Trump to address nation at 10 PM on Iran military operation.

Trump to address nation at 10 PM on Iran military operation.

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 10 PM tonight, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. The address comes amid reports that the U.S. military is considering direct intervention in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran [1].

The president's decision to speak to the American public follows days of mounting tension, with Israel targeting Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran responding with ballistic missile strikes on Israeli cities [1]. Trump has indicated that he is considering whether the United States will join Israeli military strikes against Iran, while also revealing that Tehran has reached out seeking negotiations to end the escalating conflict [1].

The U.S. military has sent American B-2 stealth bombers to the US island territory of Guam in the Pacific Ocean, positioning them to potentially strike Iran's most secure nuclear facility [2]. The deployment of these bombers, capable of carrying weapons that can penetrate deep underground, is seen as a significant escalation in the conflict.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the U.S. is leaving the door open to negotiations with Iran, while President Trump considers military options [3]. The president has set a two-week deadline for Iran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program, or face potential U.S. military action.

Markets have reacted to the latest developments, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures reversing sharply after the White House briefing [3]. The U.S. dollar index also slipped by 0.3% after the briefing, while gold futures remained unchanged.

The escalating tensions mark a critical juncture in Middle East relations, with the potential for direct U.S. military involvement against Iran representing a significant expansion of the current conflict.

References:
[1] https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/trump-weighs-us-military-action-against-iran-as-tensions-escalate-3203083
[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czry3m6xn5xo
[3] https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46017426/trump-gives-iran-2-weeks-to-strike-a-deal-or-face-us-military-action