President Donald Trump says U.S. forces are close to finishing their mission in Iran and will intensify attacks in the coming weeks, according to the Associated Press.
In his first prime-time address since the war began, Trump pointed to major battlefield gains and said key objectives are nearly complete. He stopped short of outlining new strategy details or mentioning ground troops or negotiations.
Markets reacted quickly, with oil prices jumping and global stocks slipping. The conflict, now over a month old, continues to drive rising energy costs and growing public concern at home.
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