Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
President Trump will address the nation Wednesday night regarding the Iran war.
AI Summary
President Trump will address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday night regarding the Iran war, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt said Trump would provide "an important update" but did not disclose additional details about the speech's content. The address follows Trump's earlier statement suggesting the U.S. may exit the conflict within weeks.
What's Being Done
Trump is scheduled to provide an important update on the Iran conflict at 9 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday.
Source Coverage Map
23 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump prepares to address nation on Iran war - The Washington Post
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
PoliticsTrump signals potential end to Iran war
President Trump is expected to address the nation on Wednesday as he signals a potential end to the Iran war. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Holly Williams report.
National SecurityChatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on
<p>Though the US is almost certainly not going to have a draft, media commentary and online anxiety have surfaced</p><p>The United States is almost certainly not going to have a military draft to fight Iran. That hasn’t stopped the chatter, and anxiety, across the country.</p><p>In recent weeks, Donald Trump has ordered a number of marines and army paratroopers to head to the Middle East, gesturing toward a possible ground war to reopen the strait of Hormuz or secure nuclear weapons material. The provocative military activity has led to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/how-could-us-forcibly-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-iran-what-are-the-risks">speculative conversation</a> about what it would take to invade a country twice the population and three times the territory of Iraq.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/us-military-draft-fears-trump-iran-war">Continue reading...</a>
PoliticsWatch live: Trump addresses House Republicans at annual NRCC dinner
President Trump on Wednesday evening will address House Republicans, supporters and donors at the annual National Republican Congressional Committee fundraising dinner. The event, held at Union Station in Washington, will give Trump another chance to sell his agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. It also comes as GOP lawmakers face calls to find common…
Politics'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOMG1wX3BaYkRGekduZURYQmNnQTU2NDY3Q2hiLUpDMnJRY1NsS2d4UlhOb01zeUJvaDl1LUtOMHdTR1dYWkdpSEk3ZlJ4S0V2YXc2em9ldDNVWEl6X1JFVFlBVzJiVkN6V3UwSE5zZ2ZEd2dGYjExTFZWQTRLUU9GV1VyVk92dDV3SU1lb2wtdUFlcnA2QVJJVWhPWlI5THNkc3JRQTRVb1MtbHdveTB1QkVR?oc=5" target="_blank">'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
PoliticsOlder and younger conservatives at CPAC are split over Trump’s war in Iran - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNdmRvdXRrX2J4TEFLamo0UWxkTFg4UVNoVUJTdTZOS01QRDh4S1FpUVYwMFBNM1p2Mk9fYlVMYkJnZ2Rob05fQWNvbnJxSnVYTHg2eTVjT2FqWVk3SS1VN0pGQTBQRmNsYWl2TEZYalMwQzRHUVQ4YzVLb2RlNFh6SVRYWjEtVS1zSmE3Nzl1UmVZNVdzZWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Older and younger conservatives at CPAC are split over Trump’s war in Iran</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
GlobalTrump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNbEVCYW5qYUdxR3NzckpSeXBTd0lNV3cyMzdnSWJuOGYwOE9nSDh4ck9uMUh3N0duTUtndjlYNTNjQWJaU2Z6anc4MVNUS2x4aXpHdF9QZnZiZVNxTER1WktTQTdkWkxtOWJLc0E3Q2s4T3BkV0ZtVWY5bnFJdjV3NkxIbGRfRjlNSWY3QjdzNDcxRzl2RmYyWVk3OFRKUUVONVdV?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide
President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs
At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'
After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work
US paves way for private assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans - Reuters