At 9 pm on April 1 (US time), or 8 am on April 2 (Vietnam time), President Donald Trump will deliver an important speech to the nation, marking the first time he has directly updated comprehensively about the war with Iran since US-Israel airstrikes began at the end of February.
This is considered a pivotal moment, when the war enters a sensitive stage both militarily and diplomatically.
According to White House officials, Mr. Trump's key message will be "operational updates" - a way to affirm that the campaign is going "on schedule, even faster than expected".
It is likely that he will reaffirm the goal of ending the conflict within the next 3 weeks, a highly political commitment in the context of increasing international pressure.
However, what is equally noteworthy is Mr. Trump's familiar style. Previously, at a lunch at the White House, he said half-jokingly that the speech would be an opportunity to "tell everyone how great I am and how well I have done.
Another notable content is the role of Vice President JD Vance. Mr. Trump revealed that the Vice President is actively negotiating to reach an agreement with Tehran.
In the opposite direction, Iran has also increased media activities. President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced an open letter to the American people, calling on them to "look beyond political words" and saying that the image of Iran as a threat is a product of power calculations. Tehran continues to affirm that its military actions are only "legitimate self-defense".
Meanwhile, the battlefield is still escalating. Tel Aviv is shaken by large explosions after Iran launched one of the strongest missile attacks since the beginning of the war. At the same time, Washington offered a reward of up to $3 million for information related to attacks on US diplomatic facilities in Iraq.
Another hotspot is the Strait of Hormuz - a vital global energy transport route. The UK plans to hold an online meeting with 35 countries to find solutions to reopen this route, in the context of increasingly apparent risks of oil supply disruption.
The impact of the conflict also spreads to the economy and humanity. International organizations warn that global trade growth will slow down sharply.
Notably, amidst escalating tensions, Mr. Trump also hinted at the possibility of the US withdrawing from NATO - a worrying statement that has not panicked allies, as they still need US Congressional approval.
All of the above factors make Mr. Trump's national address not only a war update, but also a test of the US leader's strategy, prestige and political ambitions. In the context of Iran's war with no clear way out, every message from the White House may shape the situation in the coming weeks.
