Trump Says US Forces Will ‘Finish The Job’ Soon in 1st Prime-Time Speech Since Starting Iran War
Trump Says US Forces Will ‘Finish The Job’ Soon in 1st Prime-Time Speech Since Starting Iran War/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon. The president defended the war in his first prime-time address since the conflict began. Trump said major military objectives are nearing completion despite ongoing attacks.
- Trump delivers first prime-time Iran war address
- President says U.S. will “finish the job”
- Major military objectives nearing completion
- War now more than one month old
- Trump predicts conflict could end soon
- Iran continues attacks across region
- Oil prices surge amid conflict
- Trump criticizes NATO allies again
- U.S. troops continue deployment
- Diplomatic efforts remain uncertain
President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon, offering a strong defense of the conflict during his first prime-time national address since the war began more than a month ago.
Speaking from Washington, Trump said the United States is nearing completion of its “core strategic objectives” and predicted that military operations could conclude within two to three weeks. The address came after weeks of shifting messages from the president about whether the United States would wind down operations or escalate further.
“For years, everyone has said that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons,” Trump said. “But in the end, those are just words if you’re not willing to take action when the time comes.”
Trump claimed U.S. forces have delivered decisive battlefield victories in the conflict’s first four weeks. He also criticized past U.S. administrations, arguing that previous leaders failed to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“The situation has been going on for 47 years and should’ve been handled long before I arrived in office,” Trump said.
The address came as Iran continued launching attacks across the Middle East, including missile fire targeting Dubai and Israel shortly before Trump spoke. Meanwhile, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continued pounding targets inside Tehran.
Despite growing tensions, Trump maintained that U.S. forces are close to completing their objectives. He also acknowledged rising oil prices and volatility in financial markets but insisted economic disruption would be temporary.
The president’s remarks came amid mounting domestic pressure to end the war. Polls show many Americans are concerned about rising fuel prices and the possibility of a prolonged conflict. Brent crude oil prices have climbed more than 40% since the war began.
Earlier Wednesday, Trump made additional comments suggesting alternative strategies. During an Easter lunch, he floated the idea of seizing Iran’s oil but acknowledged that Americans may prefer a quicker end to the conflict.
“We could just take their oil,” Trump said. “But people in the country sort of say: ‘Just win. You’re winning so big. Just win. Come home.’”
Trump also reiterated criticism of NATO allies for not assisting with reopening the Strait of Hormuza critical shipping route for global oil supplies. He suggested that countries heavily dependent on Gulf oil — including China, Japan, and South Korea — should take responsibility.
“Let South Korea do it. Let Japan do it. Let China do it,” Trump said.
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the conflict, with Iran maintaining control over the strategic waterway. Roughly one-fifth of global oil passes through the strait during peacetime.
Earlier in the day, Trump also claimed that Iran’s leadership had requested a ceasefire. Iranian officials denied the claim, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei calling the statement “false and baseless.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also signaled that Tehran is prepared to continue fighting, warning that Iran would resist any threats or deadlines.
“You cannot speak to the people of Iran in the language of threats,” Araghchi said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also addressed Americans directly in a social media post, questioning the purpose of the conflict and urging reconsideration of U.S. involvement.
Meanwhile, thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East, raising speculation about possible ground operations. Trump has also previously threatened strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and suggested securing Iran’s uranium stockpile.
Diplomatic efforts remain unclear. U.S. officials have reportedly presented Iran with a 15-point ceasefire plan, while Iranian officials have offered their own demands, including maintaining sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials say trust between the two countries remains low, and no direct negotiations are currently underway.
Despite uncertainty, Trump expressed confidence that U.S. military operations are nearing completion. The president’s address aimed to clarify objectives and reassure Americans, though questions remain about the timeline for ending the conflict and the potential for escalation.
As the war continues, Trump’s pledge to “finish the job” signals that the administration believes decisive outcomes are near — even as fighting intensifies across the Middle East.
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