In address to the nation, Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion'

NPR | By Deepa Shivaram,

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Published April 2, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT

President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to outline his objectives for the war in Iran, discuss the military's progress to date and announce the war there is "nearing completion."

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