The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that the war against Iran could extend "two or three more weeks" until the military objectives set by his administration are achieved, in a televised speech to the nation that combined threats of escalation with references to possible negotiations.
From the White House, Trump began his remarks by congratulating NASA and the astronauts of the Artemis II mission, but he quickly shifted his focus to the conflict with Tehran, stating that his administration is "winning" the war "in a historic way."
The leader defended the military offensive as a necessary action to ensure the security of the United States and the so-called “free world.” In this context, he reiterated one of his strongest positions: to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. “I will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon,” he insisted.
Trump also resorted to accusations against the Iranian regime, which he labeled as a "killer," claiming it has been responsible for multiple attacks over the years. Moreover, he stated that the Iranian government recently killed "45,000 of its own people" during internal protests, a figure that has not been confirmed by independent organizations.
In one of the most powerful moments of the speech, the president announced that the United States is close to achieving its military objectives and warned of an intensification of attacks. “I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of the United States' military objectives soon. Very soon, we are going to strike them with great force,” he stated.
According to Trump, in the coming weeks the offensive could become even more intense. "In the next two or three weeks, we are going to push them back to the Stone Age, where they belong," he stated, making it clear that he does not rule out a significant escalation of the conflict.
Despite the belligerent tone, the president insisted that diplomatic conversations are ongoing. He denied that Washington aimed for a regime change in Iran, although he acknowledged that the power structure in that country has shifted following the death of its key leaders. “Regime change was not our objective... but it has occurred,” he stated, asserting that the new leadership is “less radical and much more reasonable.”
The speech reflects a strategy that combines military pressure with an openness to negotiations, amid a conflict that keeps the international community on edge and could determine the geopolitical balance in the region in the coming weeks.
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