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April 2, 2026
President Trump updates on Iran conflict
- President Trump claimed Operation Epic Fury has significantly crippled Iran's military capabilities, likening the situation to Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister.
- He stated that the U.S. military objectives are nearing completion, with plans for intensified actions in the coming weeks.
- Trump reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, emphasizing the regime's history of aggression.
5 Sources
- Special Report: President Trump delivers update on war with IranApr 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM · NBC
- Read the complete transcript of Trump's address to the nationApr 2, 2026 at 2:20 AM · AP
- Live updates: Trump's Iran speech lands with a thud on financial marketsApr 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM · The Hill
- Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran warApr 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM · BBC
- Trump pulls out ‘big rhetorical guns’ to try to make his case for the war with IranApr 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM · NBC