PANews reported on April 2nd, citing Politico, that US President Trump will deliver a speech during prime time Wednesday evening (9 AM Thursday Beijing time), declaring that the month-long war with Iran is nearing its end. Over the past 24 hours, Trump has conveyed this message in interviews, social media posts, and public comments, paving the way for a speech claiming all military objectives have been achieved. According to six sources familiar with the matter, this declaration will be made in the speech. Trump also intends to harshly blame NATO allies for the most intractable unresolved issue in the war—Iran's continued restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. As Trump prepares to speak, another 2,500 US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East. The speech may primarily be aimed at alleviating voter concerns and Wall Street's anxieties about the energy market and the ripple effects of a Strait closure. With the conflict ongoing, this speech provides Trump with an opportunity to articulate the war's objectives, the so-called "victory" criteria, and how he intends to proceed if ceasefire negotiations stall.