Al Jazeera News Updates Trump says US could leave in 2 weeks, Israeli strikes hit Tehran
Apr 1, 2026
Fast updates on Trump saying US forces could pull out within weeks and a White House address that followed. Iran rejects any talks with Washington and bluntly cites zero trust. Yemen’s Houthi group opens a new front with missile launches toward Israel. Brief pointers to wider regional fallout and related debate programming.
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Trump Announces Two To Three Week Withdrawal Timeline
- Donald Trump set a clear short timeline saying U.S. forces could leave the Iran war within two to three weeks.
- He framed withdrawal as conditional on Iran being put "into the Stone Ages" and unable to build a nuclear weapon, not on a negotiated deal.
White House Prepares National Iran Update While Tehran Denies Talks
- The White House scheduled a national address from Trump to provide an important update on Iran.
- Iran's foreign minister, speaking to Al Jazeera, said Tehran has zero trust in Washington and denied any negotiations are happening.
Houthis Open New Front With Missile Strike On Israel
- Yemen's Houthi group announced a missile attack targeting Israel, opening a new front in the conflict.
- Israel reported intercepting a missile launch from Yemen, marking the Houthis' entry into hostilities three days earlier.