Fact-checking Trump's address on the war in Iran

President Trump delivered a 19-minute address from the White House on Wednesday defending his military operation in Iran, now two months underway, while claiming the campaign is "nearing completion." Fact-checkers identified instances in which Trump overstated battlefield achievements and mischaracterized the current state of the U.S. economy during the speech. The assessment raises questions about the accuracy of the administration's public messaging on two of its most consequential policy areas—military strategy and economic performance. Trump's characterization of the Iran operation's progress will likely face continued scrutiny from independent analysts and opposition lawmakers monitoring the conflict's actual trajectory.