Trump’s address to the nation: Burning questions on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and NATO

Published April 1, 2026 5:59pm ET



President Donald Trump is set to give an operational update on the conflict in Iran on Wednesday night.

The televised address — which will be broadcast on all four major U.S. stations — will be his opportunity to quell growing confusion about the state of play in Iran, the ongoing oil crisis caused by Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, and boiling tensions with uncooperative NATO allies.

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