In a primetime address, President Donald Trump outlined the case for military operations against Iran, calling it an overdue step to eliminate a nuclear threat. However, he provided few specifics on the ending of the conflict. The president also mentioned the possibility of reaching a deal with the Iranian leadership, but threatened to target key targets if no deal is reached. He highlighted the military success of destroying much of Iran's missile capabilities and stated that military objectives were nearing completion. He also addressed rising gas prices, stating that after the conflict ends, the country will gradually decrease.