Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, second right, attends a virtual summit at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with around 35 countries to discuss ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. AP/PTI
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- 2 April 2026 5:53 AM IST
Trump to address nation amid Iran exit signals, uncertainty over US strategy
US President Donald Trump is all set to deliver his address to the nation, a day after he indicated that American forces could withdraw from Iran within the next few weeks, suggesting a possible timeline of “two or three weeks”. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said there was little justification for continuing the campaign, adding, “We’ll be leaving very soon,” even as questions remain over the exact timeline.
The White House has scheduled the address for 9 pm ET (6:30 am IST), where Trump is expected to lay out Washington’s next course of action on Iran. The conflict has already sent shockwaves through global markets, pushing crude oil prices past $100 per barrel, disrupting travel and supply chains, and creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections.
However, uncertainty continues to cloud the endgame, with conflicting signals from the administration and reported divergences with Israel. Key US objectives remain unmet, while Iran has continued strikes in the Gulf region. Trump’s shifting stance, particularly after launching attacks during nuclear negotiations, has also raised concerns about US credibility and consistency on the global stage.
