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In address to the nation, Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion'

NPR | By Deepa Shivaram,
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Published April 2, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT

President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to outline his objectives for the war in Iran, discuss the military's progress to date and announce the war there is "nearing completion."

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Deepa Shivaram is a multi-platform political reporter on NPR's Washington Desk.
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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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