US President Donald Trump has announced that he will deliver a primetime address to the nation on Thursday evening, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate.
The announcement was made through Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, but neither he nor the White House disclosed what the speech would focus on.
In his post, Trump wrote, “President Trump will be making a Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern (0100 GMT Friday). Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
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The White House had not issued additional details or responded to requests seeking clarification on the subject of the address at the time of the announcement.
Announcement follows major policy moves
The planned speech comes just hours after Trump announced a series of measures related to the ongoing confrontation with Iran.
Earlier on Monday, he said the United States would reimpose a naval blockade on Iran. He also announced that Washington would introduce a 20 per cent charge on cargo carried by ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes.
The developments marked another step in the worsening standoff between the two countries, with both sides continuing to exchange military and diplomatic warnings in recent days.
Previous national address focused on Iran conflict
Thursday’s speech will be Trump’s first address to the nation since April 1, when he publicly defended the US military campaign against Iran.
In that televised address from the White House, the President outlined his administration’s justification for the conflict, which had begun more than a month earlier following the launch of the US-Israeli military campaign.
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The address came at a time when the conflict had triggered volatility in global oil markets and intensified political debate in the United States.
With no official agenda released for Thursday’s speech, attention is likely to remain on whether Trump addresses the latest military developments, the renewed blockade on Iran, or the administration’s broader strategy in the Middle East.
FAQs:
When will Donald Trump address the nation?
Trump said he will deliver the speech on Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (0100 GMT Friday).
Has the White House revealed the topic of Trump’s speech?
No. Neither Trump nor the White House has disclosed what the address will focus on.
