In a prime-time address from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States is close to achieving its primary military goals in the month-long conflict with Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury.
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- Infrastructure Destruction: Trump claimed the Iranian Navy has been “absolutely destroyed” and its Air Force and missile programs decimated at “levels never seen before.”
- Leadership Transition: He asserted that “regime change” has effectively occurred following the deaths of original Iranian leaders, describing the current leadership as “much more reasonable,” despite reports that the new leadership remains radical.
- Nuclear Deterrence: The President stated the U.S. is on track to permanently disable Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons.
The “Stone Age” Ultimatum
Despite the “nearing completion” rhetoric, the President delivered a harsh warning regarding the next two to three weeks:
- Intensified Strikes: Trump promised to hit Iran “extremely hard” during this window to ensure they are “brought back to the Stone Age.”
- The Strait of Hormuz: Reopening this vital oil waterway remains a primary sticking point. Trump warned that failure to open the strait could result in strikes against Iran’s entire electrical grid.
- Ceasefire Confusion: Trump claimed that Iran’s president had requested a ceasefire. However, Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, quickly dismissed this claim as “false and baseless.”
Domestic Impact: Gas and Global Responsibility
The address also touched on the rising costs of the war at home and abroad:
- Gas Prices: As national averages for regular gas jumped to $4.06 per gallon, Trump labeled the spike a “short-term” issue and urged Americans to remain steadfast.
- Global Burden-Sharing: In a recurring theme of his presidency, Trump suggested other nations should take the lead in securing the Strait of Hormuz and encouraged allies to buy U.S. oil instead of regional supplies.
“Tonight, I’m pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion… We are systematically dismantling the regime’s ability to threaten America.” — President Donald Trump
Background on Operation Epic Fury
The war began in late February 2026 with a massive joint U.S.-Israeli strike involving nearly 900 sorties in the first 12 hours. The conflict has seen significant casualties on both sides and has dramatically shifted the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
