Trump to address nation on Iran: How to watch tonight

President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night as the U.S. war with Iran enters a critical phase and pressure mounts at home and abroad over what comes next.

Why It Matters

The U.S. and Israel launched major strikes against Iran in late February, triggering a widening regional conflict and sharp global economic fallout.

With oil markets rattled and allies divided, the White House is signaling a potential turning point.

What To Know

The White House said Trump will speak at 9 p.m. EDT, delivering what it described as an important update on the situation in Iran, as fighting continues across multiple fronts in the Middle East.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that Trump will “give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on Iran” at 9 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

Her post followed comments Trump made in the Oval Office on Tuesday evening, where he said U.S. forces could leave Iran within “two or three weeks.”

The conflict has seen sustained U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and government targets, alongside Iranian missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel and regional U.S. interests.

Iran has also moved to tighten its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy chokepoint, raising fears of prolonged disruptions to oil and gas shipments.

Those moves have amplified concerns among U.S. allies and trading partners as energy prices rise and the risk of broader economic damage grows.

Global oil prices have surged as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz and attacks regional energy infrastructure, pushing Brent crude to around $107 a barrel, more than 45 percent higher than before the war began.

Trump has repeatedly suggested the war may not last much longer, even as his administration continues to warn Tehran against further escalation.

The address comes amid mixed signals from Washington over whether the focus is de-escalation, continued military pressure, or forcing Iran into concessions.

Trump has blamed U.S. allies for refusing to join the conflict, singling out countries such as France, Spain and Italy for restricting airspace or base access, even as they insist relations with Washington remain intact.

The conflict has continued to widen, with the kidnapping of an American journalist in Baghdad and the deployment of a third U.S. aircraft carrier to the Middle East, as Trump warns the U.S. could escalate further if a ceasefire is not reached and the strait remains closed.