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Trump's Iran War Speech Lacks Clear Exit Strategy, Markets Unconvinced
Trump Declares Near Achievement of Iran War Objectives
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on April 1st, Eastern Time, regarding the Iran War, stating that the US military is close to achieving its military objectives in Iran. He announced that intense strikes would continue for another 2 to 3 weeks. Trump claimed that the Iranian navy and air force have been destroyed, and its ballistic missile capabilities and nuclear program have suffered significant damage, asserting that nearly all military objectives have been accomplished.
Ambiguous Exit Plan and Market Reaction
In his speech, President Trump did not present a clear exit timetable for the conflict in Iran, nor did he provide concrete plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that if Iranian leadership rejected US conditions, the war could escalate further, possibly targeting all of Iran's power plants. Voters and markets showed unease with the ambiguous speech; oil prices rose and US stock index futures fell during his address, indicating a skeptical market reaction.
*Source: 聯合新聞網 (2026-04-02)*
