President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
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Takeaways from Trump's prime-time address on the Iran war
President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
Published April 2, 2026, 1:55 AM
Updated April 2, 2026, 2:16 AM3.8K
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