Watch: US President Donald Trump to address nation as Iran war sends approval ratings spiralling
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, stating that the country's objectives in the war against Iran are nearing completion. Trump's approval ratings have slipped below 40% due to the war and its economic fallout, with gasoline prices surging and consumer confidence weakening.
US President Donald Trump said the country's objectives in the war against Iran are nearing completion. He hailed American forces for scoring overwhelming victories in the conflict. Trump made the remarks during a prime-time address, his first formal national speech on Iran from the White House since launching the war a month ago. The war has dragged on, with the leadership in Tehran remaining in place and the economic shock spreading globally. Trump's approval ratings have slipped due to the war and its economic fallout. The administration says the goals of the war are to destroy Iran's navy, missiles, and production facilities, neutralize its militia proxies, and guarantee Tehran can never obtain a nuclear weapon.
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