Washington | BETH

The world is awaiting an anticipated speech by U.S. President Donald Trump within the next hour, amid the escalating military confrontation with Iran and growing questions about the direction of the next phase of the war.

According to BETH’s reading of current political and military indicators, the speech may carry several key messages reflecting how Washington intends to manage the conflict in its current stage.

Declaring the Success of the First Phase

The most likely scenario is that Trump will affirm that the military strikes have achieved their main objectives, including:

Targeting sensitive military sites

Weakening Iran’s missile infrastructure

Disrupting parts of the nuclear program

In this case, the purpose of the speech would be to announce a partial military success without formally declaring the war completely over.

Opening the Door to Negotiations

The speech may also carry a dual message based on the formula:

Force first… then negotiation.

Trump may present Iran with two options:

Returning to the negotiating table

Or facing greater military and economic pressure

This is an approach Trump has frequently used in previous international crises.

A Strong Warning to Iran

If Washington intends to increase pressure, the speech may include clear warnings, such as:

Warning against targeting international shipping

Threatening harsher strikes in case of escalation

Confirming retaliation for any new attack

Especially following recent Iranian statements about launching missiles with warheads weighing a ton or more.

Possible Reduction of Operations

A less likely, but still possible scenario would be an announcement that major military operations have ended, shifting instead to a phase of deterrence and military monitoring.

This would align with Trump’s earlier statement that the war “has largely ended.”

A Message to the American Public

The speech is also likely to include a message directed at the American public, emphasizing:

Avoiding a prolonged war

Protecting U.S. forces in the region

Preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

BETH Reading

Current indicators suggest that the speech may aim to achieve three objectives simultaneously:

Declaring a partial military success

Maintaining political and military pressure on Iran

Opening the door for negotiations without declaring defeat for any side

In other words, Trump may attempt to present the war as a tactical victory, while avoiding escalation into a long and open-ended conflict.

BETH continues to follow the anticipated speech and what it may carry of indications about the direction of the next phase of the war.