7 Key Points from Trump's New Speech at the White House: Is the Iran War Over?
US President Donald Trump delivered a national address from the White House on Wednesday (1 April 2026) local time. During the event, he revealed the latest developments in the Iran war.
Trump issued several strong statements regarding the war, including the possibility of further attacks on Tehran. However, he also left open the chance that the war could end sooner.
Here are the key points Trump made in his speech.
Main Objectives of the War
Trump reiterated the primary objectives of Operation “Epic Fury,” which he said has systematically weakened Iran’s military capabilities and is now approaching its final stage.
In his remarks, Trump emphasised that the operation’s goals from the outset were to dismantle Iran’s ability to threaten the US or project power beyond its borders. He stated that these measures include the destruction of Iran’s navy, air force, and missile programme, as well as targeting the country’s defence industrial base.
“That means wiping out their navy, which is now completely destroyed, their air force, and their missile programme at a level never seen before, as well as destroying their defence industrial base,” Trump said.
Trump claimed the operation has successfully achieved most of its targets. “We’ve done it. Their entire navy is gone. Their air force is gone. Their missiles are almost depleted or destroyed,” he stated.
War Timeline
Trump indicated that Operation “Epic Fury” in Iran will continue until all strategic objectives are met. A decisive strike is imminent.
He mentioned that in the next two to three weeks, the US will launch a “very hard” attack on Iran, causing significant impact.
“We will take them back to the Stone Age,” he said.
He also reiterated that regime change is not the primary objective of the operation, although he noted that many Iranian leaders have been killed during the conflict.
Next Attack Targets
According to Trump, if no agreement is reached soon, the US is prepared to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure, including power plants, simultaneously.
However, Trump added that Iran’s oil facilities have not yet been targeted, although he believes they would be the easiest to destroy.
In his statement, Trump also claimed that Iran’s air defence capabilities have been paralysed. “They have no air defence. Their radars are destroyed. We are unstoppable,” he said.
Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities
Trump also highlighted the impact of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which were previously hit by B-2 bombers. He said the damage caused is so extensive that it will take months before the area can be approached again.
He affirmed that the US will strike again if Iran attempts to revive its programme.
“We hold all the ‘cards’,” Trump said.
Trump also praised the performance of the United States military in the operation. “Our armed forces are extraordinary. Nothing like this has ever been seen. Everyone is talking about it,” he said.
Middle Eastern Allies
Trump expressed appreciation to several of Washington’s allies in the Middle East. He affirmed that the United States will continue to protect those partners from the impacts of the ongoing conflict.
Trump named several countries that he said have shown strong support: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain. He emphasised that Washington will not allow those countries to be negatively affected.
“I want to thank our allies in the Middle East: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain. They are extraordinary, and we will not let them be hurt or fail in any way,” Trump said.
Energy Prices
Trump also addressed US public concerns about rising domestic petrol prices. He stated that the surge is temporary and triggered by Iran’s actions against global energy supply routes.
“Many Americans are worried about seeing the recent rise in domestic petrol prices. This short-term increase is entirely due to the Iranian regime launching terrorist attacks on commercial oil tankers and unrelated neighbouring countries,” he said.
Trump assessed that the incident provides additional reason for Washington to oppose Iran possessing nuclear weapons. He warned that if Iran had nuclear weapons, the country could use them quickly.
“This is further proof that Iran can never be trusted with nuclear weapons. They would use them quickly,” Trump said.
Bloody Demonstrations
Trump accused the Iranian government of carrying out mass killings of its own people who were protesting.
Trump specifically highlighted the extremely high death toll as the basis for the urgency of US military action for global security. He stated that the regime in power in Tehran has crossed humanitarian boundaries and must not be allowed access to more dangerous weapons technology.
“This regime has also recently killed 45,000 of its own people who were protesting in Iran, 45,000 dead. These terrorists, if they have nuclear weapons, would be an intolerable threat,” Trump said.