Donald Trump Speech, April 2 -- President Donald Trump said on 1 April (US time) that the "core strategic objectives" of the strikes on Iran, which began on 28 February, are nearing completion.

In his first national address since the Iran War began with joint US-Israel strikes, President Trump defended the act, and said he wanted to explain why the 'Operation Epic Fury' - the US name for the Iranian military campaign - was "necessary for the safety of America" and the world.

"Tonight I am pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump said in his much-anticipated address to the nation.

In the same 19-minute-long televised address, while Trump spoke about almost completing the war objectives, he also ...