In a high-stakes televised address from the White House on April 2, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the US-led military campaign against Iran is nearing its conclusion.
The President announced that the ongoing “Epic Fury” operations which began on February 28, are expected to wrap up shortly as core military objectives are met.
During the speech, Trump took a characteristically aggressive tone regarding the level of destruction inflicted on Iranian capabilities. He told the nation:
“We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We are going to bring them back to the stone ages, where they belong.”
He emphasized that the US has already decimated Iran’s navy and air force claiming the military action is “on the cusp” of ending what he described as a “sinister threat” to the world.
While Trump urged other nations to “take the lead” in securing the Strait of Hormuz, he maintained that the current path would continue until goals are achieved.
He concluded by noting, “We will continue until our objectives are fully achieved,” signaling a final, intensive push before a potential withdrawal or transition in the conflict.
