US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, July 13th, 2026, that he will deliver a primetime "Speech to the Nation" on Thursday evening at 9 P.M. Eastern Time (0100 GMT Friday). The announcement was made via his Truth Social network, where he thanked the public for their attention to the matter.

The timing of the speech coincides with escalating hostilities between the US and Iran. Hours before the announcement, Trump declared plans to reimpose a US naval blockade on Iran and to institute a 20% fee on ships transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Trump did not disclose the topic of the upcoming speech, and the White House has not provided further details. His last major televised address was on April 1st, 2026, when he publicly justified the ongoing Iran conflict, which had significant economic and political impacts.

The situation reflects a significant flare-up in tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the forthcoming speech expected to address these developments.

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