Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
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Notable Quotes
"the US president's deadlines have always been fluid"
— Lyse Doucet , Other
"tremendous success"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the U.S. would bomb all of Iran's power plants and perhaps its oil fields."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Trump has always been clear about short-term disruptions from the war."
— Kush Desai , Executive
""That's the plan — for you to not have a clue.""
— Lindsey Graham , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kush Desai is a spokesperson for the White House.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
BBC journalist known for covering global issues.
Conservative commentator and author.
Tom Fletcher is a musician and member of the band McFly, known for composing music for theatrical productions.
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The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
President Trump announced plans to intensify military operations in Iran, threatening to bomb the country 'back to the stone ages' within two to three weeks if a peace deal isn't reached, signaling a shift from previous strategies.
Despite military dominance over Iran, the U.S. faces significant costs and ambiguous progress, with unclear definitions of victory and growing domestic concerns.
Inconsistent messaging from President Trump regarding Iran has caused confusion among his advisers and allies, impacting geopolitical stability and financial markets.
European and Asian markets surged amid renewed optimism that the Iran war could end soon after President Trump's comments about U.S. withdrawal within two to three weeks.
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