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US President Donald Trump is set to address the United States on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel in a televised speech from the White House at 9 p.m. ET, as geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to intensify.
The address is expected to outline Washington’s latest position on the conflict and signal potential next steps amid growing global concern over escalation.
The developments come as Iran issued a sharply worded open letter directed at the American public, questioning the motives behind continued US military action.
The statement warned that sustained bombings are inflicting civilian harm and damaging critical infrastructure, while fostering long-term instability and resentment. Tehran also accused Washington of abandoning diplomatic avenues despite past compliance with agreements, cautioning that the conflict could widen with significant regional and global consequences.
In parallel, Trump said he is “not concerned” about Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, asserting that the objective of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons had already been achieved, though he did not elaborate on the claim. The remarks mark a shift from earlier positions that identified nuclear non-proliferation as a central goal of the conflict.
On the military front, the Pentagon is moving to reinforce its presence in the region, with reports indicating that the fleet of A-10 attack aircraft in West Asia will be doubled to support ongoing operations. The move underscores Washington’s readiness to sustain or escalate its involvement if required.
Stay here for minute-to-minute updates on the West Asia crisis.
The address is expected to outline Washington’s latest position on the conflict and signal potential next steps amid growing global concern over escalation.
The developments come as Iran issued a sharply worded open letter directed at the American public, questioning the motives behind continued US military action.
The statement warned that sustained bombings are inflicting civilian harm and damaging critical infrastructure, while fostering long-term instability and resentment. Tehran also accused Washington of abandoning diplomatic avenues despite past compliance with agreements, cautioning that the conflict could widen with significant regional and global consequences.
In parallel, Trump said he is “not concerned” about Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, asserting that the objective of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons had already been achieved, though he did not elaborate on the claim. The remarks mark a shift from earlier positions that identified nuclear non-proliferation as a central goal of the conflict.
On the military front, the Pentagon is moving to reinforce its presence in the region, with reports indicating that the fleet of A-10 attack aircraft in West Asia will be doubled to support ongoing operations. The move underscores Washington’s readiness to sustain or escalate its involvement if required.
Stay here for minute-to-minute updates on the West Asia crisis.
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