President Donald Trump's national address on April 1, 2026, highlighted claimed successes in Operation Epic Fury but extended the war timeline and threatened severe action against Iran, reducing prospects for a ceasefire.
Trump's Address Details
- Spoke from the White House Cross Hall in Washington, D.C., with the speech lasting under 30 minutes.
- Asserted "victories like few people have ever seen before" in the U.S. campaign.
- Forecasted the conflict would continue for another two to three weeks.
- Warned Iran would be hit "extremely hard," escalating tensions.
Market and Economic Impact
- Oil prices surged immediately after the speech.
- Asian stock markets declined in response.
- Global investors are observing Wall Street's reaction, which has been in a recent recovery phase.
Ceasefire and Global Outlook
- The threat against Iran has dampened hopes for a ceasefire.
- International attention remains on the prolonged conflict and its geopolitical implications.