The White House announced Tuesday evening that President Donald Trump will address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday to provide an update on the war with Iran.

The address comes as the conflict enters its fifth week. Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday that U.S. forces could leave Iran "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three." He added, "We'll be leaving very soon," because "there's no reason for us to do this." The president emphasized that a deal with Iran is not required for the U.S. to conclude Operation Epic Fury, stating, "Iran doesn't have to make a deal, no."

Trump described Iran's military as decimated, with U.S. strikes having targeted over 11,000 sites, including ballistic missile facilities and air defenses. He noted the campaign is ahead of its original four-to-six-week timeline. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman General Dan Caine briefed reporters Tuesday on continued operations, including first B-52 overland missions over Iran.

The war began on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump announced major combat operations in a video posted to Truth Social that day. Subsequent addresses followed, including one on March 2 outlining objectives and a March 9 news conference from Miami.

Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. facilities and allies, injuring more than two dozen American service members at a Saudi air base. Tehran threatened to target 17-18 U.S. companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla, if more leaders are killed. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would stop fighting if not attacked again.

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving U.S. gas prices above $4 per gallon for the first time in over three years. Trump dismissed U.S. responsibility for securing it, telling allies like the UK and France to "go get your own oil" or "just take" fuel from the strait. He predicted prices would tumble after U.S. withdrawal.

Diplomatic messages continue between Washington and Tehran via intermediaries, though Iran denies formal negotiations. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows two-thirds of Americans want a quick end to U.S. involvement. Markets reacted positively Tuesday to signs of de-escalation, with the Dow up 1.9%.