Trump Claims Iran War Nearing End, Markets React

0:00President Donald Trump just gave a prime time speech from the White House, claiming the war in Iran is very close to wrapping up after just 32. Davies, he highlighted major U.S. successes like wiping out Iran's ballistic missiles, drones, Air Force, Navy, and key industrial sites to stop their nuclear. Push and regional trouble-making. In the roughly 20-minute address on April 1, 2026, Trump said core goals are almost done and vow to finish fast. But he also warned of fresh attacks over the next two to three weeks, threatening to smash their power plants and send them back to the Stone Age if, no deal comes. Markets didn't love it, crude oil prices jumped, treasury yields rose, the dollar strengthened and stock futures dipped as investors worried about. More escalation. Iranian President Masood Pizeskian fired back with a letter to Americans saying attacks on their infrastructure hurt civilians and urging a rethink.

1:00Trump faces growing political heat to clarify his aims, mourning 13 U.S. troops lost, but comparing this short fight to years-long wars like World War II or Vietnam to call for patience. He mentioned ongoing talks, but no clear plan yet for reopening the Strait of Hormuz oil route, just a nudge for allies to secure it. Journalists call this escalating, to de-escalating, play risky, with Iran's regime dug in on its stance, no big shifts there. Still, Trump insists energy shocks will fade once it's over, keeping the world watching for that next move. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered