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What did Trump say in his address?

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Trump stated U.S. military objectives in Iran are nearly complete and expects the conflict to end soon, promising it will be brief compared to previous wars. He addressed gas price concerns, attributing them to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and assured prices would fall as the situation resolves. Trump criticized NATO for lack of support and mentioned considering withdrawal from the alliance, though legal constraints exist.

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

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  • Trump says U.S. military objectives in Iran are nearly complete 11s
  • He promises the conflict will be brief and gas prices will fall quickly 40s
  • Trump criticizes NATO for lack of support and considers withdrawal 1m 23s
  • Iran's actions have disrupted 20% of global oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz 2m 20s
  • Trump's claim of an Iranian ceasefire request is denied by Iranian officials 2m 44s
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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

Trump said the nation is very close to completing its military objective in Iran, but not yet finished.

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

President Trump assured Americans the conflict with Iran will be brief compared to other U.S. wars, insisted gas prices will fall quickly, and claimed the Strait of Hormuz shutdown will resolve itself.

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

Trump promised that U.S. military operations in Iran will end soon, stating, 'We are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly.'

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

Trump said the U.S. will strike Iran 'extremely hard over the next two to three weeks' and vowed to 'bring them back to the stone ages where they belong.'

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

Trump criticized NATO for not supporting his war effort and said he is 'absolutely considering withdrawing from the alliance.'

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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to the nation

Trump stated, 'We help NATO, but they'll never help us.' Legally, he cannot withdraw from NATO without an act of Congress.

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