Trump tells the nation Iran goals nearly achieved, but the war could escalate if Iran did not capitulate to U.S. terms

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON- U.S. President Donald Trump told the nation in a ‌televised speech on Wednesday night that the U.S. military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, []