Trump Scheduled to Address the Iran War
United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation on Thursday at 01:00 GMT (08:00 WIB). The speech is said to contain "updates" on the war with Iran, according to a CNN report.
This speech will be Trump's first major national address specifically addressing the conflict since the first joint US-Israeli strike on Iran in late February. Since then, developments in the conflict have drawn attention from markets and governments worldwide due to their impact on regional stability.
A White House official said Trump is expected to highlight the US military's success in operations against Iran. In the speech, Trump is also said to emphasize the narrative that Washington's actions have achieved certain strategic objectives.
The same official said Trump is likely to reiterate the two- to three-week target for completing the operation. Statements regarding this timeframe are a key focus for market participants because they relate to the risk of escalation or the opportunity for de-escalation in the near future.
Nevertheless, the situation on the ground remains dynamic, and market sensitivity remains high to policy signals from Washington. This inaugural speech has the potential to influence public and investor expectations regarding the direction of the conflict, including the next steps the US and its allies might take.
Market participants and governments of the countries involved will be closely scrutinizing the details of Trump's statement, particularly regarding the objectives of the operation, the timeline, and the scope for diplomacy. Clarity of the message is considered crucial to assessing whether the conflict is moving toward a resolution or instead opening up the risk of new tensions. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
