India, April 2 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the nation in a televised speech, stating that the country's forces have "delivered swift, decisive victory," adding that Iran's "navy is gone, their air force is in ruins" and the country's leaders, "are now dead." In his speech, Trump gave an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the ongoing war with Iran.

Speaking in the Cross Hall at the White House, Trump said that Operation Epic Fury's actions over the past month have led to Iran's "ability to launch missiles and drones being dramatically curtailed," adding that their weapons factories and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces."

Praising the American military for a "decisive" blow against t...