President Donald Trump announced he will deliver an address to the nation this Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9 PM (Eastern Time) to "provide an important update on Iran," according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. This address comes after one month of armed conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Trump stated that US military action in Iran could end "in two to three weeks" and that the United States would "get out" of Iran soon. He added that the "new president of the Iranian regime" had requested a ceasefire, which he would only consider if the Strait of Hormuz were reopened.
According to the Associated Press (AP), the Trump administration has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. The full details of the plan have not been made public. Meanwhile, the United States continues to deploy additional troops to the region.
The conflict has had direct consequences on maritime navigation. Iran attacked and set fire to a Kuwaiti oil tanker off the coast of Dubai on March 31, despite Trump's warnings. Dubai firefighters extinguished the blaze without an oil spill, and the crew is safe. Emirates Airlines announced that Iranian nationals are now banned from entering or transiting through the United Arab Emirates.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the "enormous achievements" of the joint Israeli-US military campaign, stating that both countries are "systematically crushing the terrorist regime." At least 7 people were killed in two Israeli strikes in the Beirut region, and at least 14 were injured after an Iranian missile near Tel Aviv.
Trump also stated he is considering a withdrawal from NATO, adding another layer of tension to transatlantic relations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom would host talks on the Strait of Hormuz. Stock markets rebounded, and oil prices fell following signals of hope for an end to the conflict.
