Washington, April 2 (NationPress) - In a significant national address, US President Donald Trump is set to deliver an operational update on "Operation Epic Fury." A White House official reported that the operation is currently "meeting or exceeding all of its benchmarks," signaling consistent progress towards crucial military goals in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The address, which will take place at 9 p.m. ET (or 6:30 a.m. local time in India), aims to provide insights into the campaign that has now entered its second month, along with information on the administration's forthcoming strategies.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the upcoming address, urging the public to tune in: "TUNE IN: T... President Trump will give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on Iran."

In his speech, Trump is anticipated to emphasize that the US military has successfully accomplished or is on track to achieve all key objectives established at the onset of the operation, according to a White House spokesperson.

These objectives include dismantling Iran's ballistic missile systems and production facilities, effectively "annihilating" its navy, undermining its network of regional proxies, and ensuring that Tehran is permanently prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The spokesperson further noted that Trump will reinforce a timeline of two to three weeks for wrapping up the operation, a timeline he shared in previous remarks, indicating a move towards a defined endpoint.

This announcement arrives amidst escalating military actions and increased scrutiny surrounding the extent of US involvement, especially regarding the potential expansion of its ground presence.

Previously, Trump stated the campaign's clear objectives: "First, we’re destroying Iran’s missile capabilities… Second, we’re annihilating their navy… Third, we’re ensuring that the world’s number one sponsor of terror can never obtain a nuclear weapon…"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has echoed this sentiment, asserting: "The mission is laser-focused: obliterate Iran’s missiles and drones and facilities that produce them, annihilate its navy… and sever their pathway to nuclear weapons."

The US-Israeli campaign has intensified recently, with strikes aimed at significant Iranian infrastructure, including nuclear-associated facilities.

On Tuesday, US forces targeted an Iranian city that hosts one of the nation’s primary nuclear sites. The Isfahan Nuclear Energy Center, vital to Iran's enrichment efforts, has previously faced attacks from US B-2 bombers and submarines.

Analysts believe a substantial portion of Iran's highly enriched uranium reserves is likely stored at this location, positioning it as a critical focal point in Washington's strategy to mitigate nuclear threats.

Simultaneously, reports indicate that the administration is exploring options for deploying US special operations forces within Iran to secure enriched uranium supplies. Such a mission, if authorized, could expose American personnel to significant risks from Iranian missiles and drones deep within Iranian territory.

Tehran has insisted that no direct negotiations are taking place. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated: "We have had no negotiations with America in these thirty-one days," noting that any proposals have been communicated through intermediaries, including Pakistan.