New Delhi, July 14 -- US President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address to the nation on Thursday evening, the White House announced, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate following new US measures targeting Iran.

"President Donald J. Trump will be speaking to the nation this Thursday, July 16th, at 9PM EST," The White House wrote on X.

Trump announced the speech in a post on Truth Social but did not disclose its subject.

"President Trump will be making a Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern (0100 GMT Friday). Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump wrote.

The White House did not provide additional details about the planned address.

The announcement comes just hours...