Iran war: Trump set to address the nation

## Summary
https://p.dw.com/p/5BT7u It will be Trump's first prime-time speech since the US-Israeli joint military offensive against Iran began more than a month ago Image: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know US President Donald Trump has said Iran's president has asked for a ceasefire He earlier said the US could end its operation against Iran within the next two to three weeks Iran's Foreign Ministry called the claim of a ceasefire request 'false and baseless' Israel says a Hezbollah commander was among at least 7 killed in a strike on Lebanon's Beirut Iran's foreign minister insists 'no negotiations' are being held with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US is 'going to have to reexamine' its relationship with NATO after the Iran war ends Trump is also set to deliver an address on Wednesday 'to provide an important update' on Iran Here are some of the major headlines from the US-Israeli war with Iran on April 1, 2026: Skip next section Trump to address the nation on Iran war 04/02/2026 April 2, 2026 Trump to address the nation on Iran war President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night and offer an update on the war in Iran. Trump said he was even considering pulling ‌the ​US out of the military alliance, which has been the cornerstone of the West's security ever since it was formed in 1949. https://p.dw.com/p/5BY4I Skip next section Iranian President Pezeshkian writes letter to people of US 04/01/2026 April 1, 2026 Iranian President Pezeshkian writes letter to people of US Pezeshkian is Iran's president, but final say in the country belongs to the supreme leader, now Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Image: Anadolu Agency/IMAGO Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to the people of the US, criticizing what he called an absurd operation that is costly for their nation. "To the people of the United States of America and those who seek truth and a better life amid distortions and constructed narratives," Pezeshkian wrote at the beginning of his letter. "The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries," he said. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures — resilient, dignified, and proud." He did not mention the US claims of talks, nor did he touch on President Trump's claim that he himself had asked the US for a ceasefire, a claim the Iranian Foreign Ministry has already denied. https://p.dw.com/p/5BXL6 Skip next section IEA, IMF, World Bank 'join forces' to respond to impacts of war 04/01/2026 April 1, 2026 IEA, IMF, World Bank 'join forces' to respond to impacts of war The heads of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund , and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to better respond to the economic upheaval caused by the Iran war. "The Middle East war has caused major disruptions to lives and livelihoods in the region and triggered one of the largest supply shortages in global energy market history," they said in a statement, adding that low-income countries were disproportionately affected. Elsewhere, a 61-year-old man was injured in northern Israel following fire from across the Lebanese border, where Israeli forces are battling Iran-backed Hezbollah. https://p.dw.com/p/5BXB3 Skip next section WATCH — Trump renews NATO attacks as Europe rejects role in Iran war 04/01/2026 April 1, 2026 WATCH — Trump renews NATO attacks as Europe rejects role in Iran war Warner Poland US President Donald Trump is again threatening to pull out of NATO, calling European allies "cowards" for their refusal to support the joint US-Israeli war against Iran.

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It will be Trump's first prime-time speech since the US-Israeli joint military offensive against Iran began more than a month ago
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What you need to know
US President
Donald Trump
has said Iran's president has asked for a ceasefire
He earlier said the US could end its operation against Iran within the next two to three weeks
Iran's Foreign Ministry called the claim of a ceasefire request 'false and baseless'
Israel says a Hezbollah commander was among at least 7 killed in a strike on Lebanon's Beirut
Iran's foreign minister insists 'no negotiations' are being held with the US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US is 'going to have to reexamine' its relationship with NATO after the Iran war ends
Trump is also set to deliver an address on Wednesday 'to provide an important update' on Iran
Here are some of the major headlines from the
US-Israeli war with Iran
on April 1, 2026:
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04/02/2026
April 2, 2026
Trump to address the nation on Iran war
President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night and offer an update on the war in Iran.
It will be his first prime-time speech since the US-Israeli joint military offensive against Iran began more than a month ago.
The speech will offer Trump a chance to articulate clear objectives for the war.
It comes amid rising oil prices, volatile financial markets and polling showing rising public discontent over the conflict.
https://p.dw.com/p/5BY6w
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04/02/2026
April 2, 2026
NATO chief to visit US as Trump threatens exit from alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week to hold talks with US officials, a spokesperson for the military alliance said.
The visit comes amid a growing rift between the Trump administration and other NATO allies.
In recent days, US President Donald Trump has blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war and their rejection of the US leader's call to help open up the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said he was even considering pulling ‌the ​US out of the military alliance, which has been the cornerstone of the West's security ever since it was formed in 1949.
https://p.dw.com/p/5BY4I
Skip next section Iranian President Pezeshkian writes letter to people of US
04/01/2026
April 1, 2026
Iranian President Pezeshkian writes letter to people of US
Pezeshkian is Iran's president, but final say in the country belongs to the supreme leader, now Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
Image: Anadolu Agency/IMAGO
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to the people of the US, criticizing what he called an absurd operation that is costly for their nation.
"To the people of the United States of America and those who seek truth and a better life amid distortions and constructed narratives," Pezeshkian wrote at the beginning of his letter.
"The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries," he said.
He also suggested that Israel dragged the US into the war. "Is it not the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime?"
"Is America really first on the list of priorities of the US government?" he asked.
"Today, the world stands at crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before. The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come," the Iranian president said at the end of his letter.
"Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures — resilient, dignified, and proud."
He did not mention the US claims of talks, nor did he touch on President Trump's claim that he himself had asked the US for a ceasefire, a claim the Iranian Foreign Ministry has already denied.
https://p.dw.com/p/5BXL6
Skip next section IEA, IMF, World Bank 'join forces' to respond to impacts of war
04/01/2026
April 1, 2026
IEA, IMF, World Bank 'join forces' to respond to impacts of war
The heads of the International Energy Agency, the
International Monetary Fund
, and
World Bank
Group have agreed to form a coordination group to better respond to the
economic upheaval
caused by the Iran war.
"The Middle East war has caused major disruptions to lives and livelihoods in the region and triggered one of the largest supply shortages in global energy market history," they said in a statement, adding that low-income countries were disproportionately affected.
The
impact
, they said, is "already transmitted through higher oil, gas and fertilizers prices, and is triggering concerns about food prices as well."
"At these times of high

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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- https://p.dw.com/p/5BT7u It will be Trump's first prime-time speech since the US-Israeli joint military offensive against Iran began more than a month ago Image: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know US President Donald Trump has said Iran's president has asked for a ceasefire He earlier said the US could end its operation against Iran within the next two to three weeks Iran's Foreign Ministry called the claim of a ceasefire request 'false and baseless' Israel says a Hezbollah commander was among at least 7 killed in a strike on Lebanon's Beirut Iran's foreign minister insists 'no negotiations' are being held with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US is 'going to have to reexamine' its relationship with NATO after the Iran war ends Trump is also set to deliver an address on Wednesday 'to provide an important update' on Iran Here are some of the major headlines from the US-Israeli war with Iran on April 1, 2026: Skip next section Trump to address the nation on Iran war 04/02/2026 April 2, 2026 Trump to address the nation on Iran war President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night and offer an update on the war in Iran.
- The statement also said that Hashem's ​southern front was responsible for carrying out "terrorist plots against Israel's citizens and fighting against IDF forces in southern Lebanon ." Iran-backed Hezbollah ​later confirmed ‌his death in ​a ⁠statement on Wednesday, calling him ⁠a "beacon ​of the Islamic Resistance." https://p.dw.com/p/5BWXX Skip next section Strikes on steel deal painful blow to Iran's economy 04/01/2026 April 1, 2026 Strikes on steel deal painful blow to Iran's economy Daniel Ameri Iran's Mobarakeh Steel company is considered the largest steel producer in the Middle East [FILE: September 2023] Image: Iranian Presidency/ZUMA/IMAGO The bombing of Iran's largest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel in Isfahan and Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz, triggered a strong reaction inside Iran.

### Areas for Consideration
- Watch DW's report below: Trump renews NATO attacks as Europe rejects role in Iran war To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/5BX6A Skip next section Ryanair CEO says war could disrupt jet fuel supply by June 04/01/2026 April 1, 2026 Ryanair CEO says war could disrupt jet fuel supply by June Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said Ryanair and other airlines might be forces to cancel flights during peak summer holiday months Image: Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/Zuma/picture alliance Jet fuel deliveries to Europe could start to face disruptions at the start of Europe's summer if the US-Israel war with Iran continues, Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary said. "If this [conflict] continues through to the end of April, we're looking at a risk ​to supplies in early June.
- If prolonged fighting puts 10% or 20% of the fuel supply at risk in June, July or August, then Ryanair and other airlines "will have to start looking at canceling some ‌flights or taking some capacity out," he added.

### Implications
- https://p.dw.com/p/5BT7u It will be Trump's first prime-time speech since the US-Israeli joint military offensive against Iran began more than a month ago Image: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know US President Donald Trump has said Iran's president has asked for a ceasefire He earlier said the US could end its operation against Iran within the next two to three weeks Iran's Foreign Ministry called the claim of a ceasefire request 'false and baseless' Israel says a Hezbollah commander was among at least 7 killed in a strike on Lebanon's Beirut Iran's foreign minister insists 'no negotiations' are being held with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US is 'going to have to reexamine' its relationship with NATO after the Iran war ends Trump is also set to deliver an address on Wednesday 'to provide an important update' on Iran Here are some of the major headlines from the US-Israeli war with Iran on April 1, 2026: Skip next section Trump to address the nation on Iran war 04/02/2026 April 2, 2026 Trump to address the nation on Iran war President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night and offer an update on the war in Iran.
- It will be his first prime-time speech since the US-Israeli joint military offensive against Iran began more than a month ago.
- The speech will offer Trump a chance to articulate clear objectives for the war.
- It comes amid rising oil prices, volatile financial markets and polling showing rising public discontent over the conflict. https://p.dw.com/p/5BY6w Skip next section NATO chief to visit US as Trump threatens exit from alliance 04/02/2026 April 2, 2026 NATO chief to visit US as Trump threatens exit from alliance NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week to hold talks with US officials, a spokesperson for the military alliance said.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers iran, war, trump topics. Notable strengths include discussion of iran. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 2397.