Is Trump addressing the nation tonight amid Israel-Iran conflict? What we know
Posts on X claim Donald Trump will deliver an urgent address tonight, with speculation he will speak on the Iran-Israel conflict.
Donald Trump has said he would address the nation Saturday, June 21, 10 pm ET on the US strikes on Iran, according to CBS News. He earlier announced on Truth social that the United States had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter) previously claimed that President Trump was set to deliver an urgent nationwide address. However, there was no official confirmation at the time. Trump had not made any announcement on Truth Social, nor had the White House issued a statement. Major US outlets, including CNN, USA Today, Fox News, The Washington Post, and The New York Time, had also not confirmed the reports.
In response to the speculation, many social media users suggested the president might speak about the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Some even speculated that the United States could be preparing to intervene on Israel’s behalf, potentially entering into direct conflict with Iran.
One person wrote on X, “I don’t want a war and to see American lives lost, but I am trusting Trump on what’s best for America and our safety.”
Another wrote, “Trump to address the world. If he declares the U.S. is going to war with Iran, this will be one of those major moments in world history that will be remembered 20 years from now. The long term consequences are monumental."
A third person wrote, “He's finally going to declare a national emergency like he's been wanting to for a long time?”
Another user commented, "I honestly am confused by Trump on this. He has campaigned on America first and getting out of wars and let countries battle it out for themselves. Why is it then that he may be willing to go to war with Israel against Iran despite Iran not posing any real threat to the US?"
Trump Cuts G7 Trip Short Amid Middle East Tensions
President Trump arrived in Canada on Sunday for the annual G7 summit but abruptly shortened his visit, departing for Washington late Monday night. He landed at Joint Base Andrews shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the early departure to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
"Much was accomplished, but because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State," Leavitt wrote on X.
