Donald Trump's Address on Iran War
Analysis based on 127 articles · First reported Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 03, 2026
Markets reacted negatively to Donald Trump's speech, with oil prices surging due to continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and Asian stock markets falling. The lack of a clear end to the Iran war and threats of further escalation fueled investor concerns about global economic stability and inflation.
US President Donald Trump delivered a national address on the ongoing war with Iran, stating that the US military is nearing completion of its strategic objectives but will continue to 'hit Iran very hard' for another two to three weeks. He reiterated threats to strike Iran's energy infrastructure if no deal is reached and vowed to 'bring them back to the Stone Ages'. Trump's speech, however, offered no clear timeline for ending the conflict or reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed, causing global oil prices to soar. Markets reacted negatively, with Asian stocks falling and US futures declining, as investors expressed disappointment over the lack of clarity and the potential for prolonged conflict. Donald Trump also acknowledged rising gasoline prices in the United States, attributing them to Iranian 'terror attacks' and calling them a 'short-term increase'.
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