Trump’s speech rumored to feature elections or Iran after president teases ‘really big news’ – live updates

Trump’s address follows another day of strikes he authorized against Iran. US forces launched attacks for the sixth straight day Thursday , hitting targets near Tehran and striking a ship military officials accused of trying to break the US blockade. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US allies in the region. There’s speculation Trump will mention his ongoing joint war with Israel against Iran in his remarks later tonight. He has claimed to be close to a deal with Iran dozens of times since April. If it does come up in his address, watch how the president spins the conflict as it stretches into its 139th day with an earlier ceasefire in shambles, peace talks in limbo and gas prices ticking higher again .