Trump, facing a war-wary American public and sliding approval ratings, is expected to say the U.S. military has accomplished its wartime goals, according to a White House official. Trump is expected to say the U.S. has destroyed Iran’s navy and its ballistic missiles and missile production facilities, while guaranteeing that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon, the White House official said. Trump added that, while the U.S. would be out of Iran “pretty quickly,” the military could return for “spot hits” as needed. AdvertisementUS President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. One White House official said Vice President JD Vance had communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, amid nascent efforts to seek a negotiated settlement.

Source: Huffington Post April 01, 2026 23:15 UTC