President Trump is scheduled to address the nation at 9 PM ET (Wednesday, April 1) to provide an important update on Iran. The announcement was made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
For India, that translates to: Thursday, April 2 — 6:30 AM IST
What to expect
Trump on Tuesday said he expects U.S. military forces will leave Iran in “two or three weeks,” telling reporters at the White House: “We leave because there’s no reason for us to do this. We’ll be leaving very soon.”
Trump has also said the U.S. could be done with the war within two to three weeks, while Iran has indicated it’s prepared to fight for far longer — Iran’s foreign minister said the country is ready for “at least six months” of conflict.
Key context:
- Oil prices have soared since U.S. and Israeli forces first struck Iran on February 28, with U.S. average gas prices hitting $4 per gallon nationwide for the first time since 2022.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “messages are being exchanged” with Iran and hinted at a potential future meeting between U.S. and Iranian leaders.
- Trump’s stated objectives have included ending Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and degrading its ballistic missile capability.
The address is expected to be a major moment — watch it live at 6:30 AM IST on April 2.
What India should watch
India has been granted special passage through the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. However, oil prices remain elevated, and a 30-day US waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil expires April 5. Tonight’s address could move markets fast.