Nightline: War with Iran War With Iran: Day 33
Apr 2, 2026
Matt Rivers, ABC correspondent in Doha covering strikes across Iran and regional developments. Selena Wang, ABC senior White House correspondent in Washington analyzing the president's primetime address and military briefings. They discuss new U.S. strikes and target claims. They cover possible ground options around enriched uranium and oil hubs. They report on fallout including Strait of Hormuz and public opinion.
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Trump Claims Iran's Military Is Crippled
- President Trump framed Operation Epic Fury as having crippled Iran's military capabilities and leadership.
- He claimed Iran's navy and air force are destroyed and many leaders dead while offering few public evidence or details.
Nuclear Threat Claimed Resolved Despite Hidden Stockpile
- The White House says nuclear threats have been resolved but provided no public evidence and downplayed Iran's buried highly enriched uranium.
- Sources tell Selena Wang the president was briefed on ground options including seizing that uranium, though no troop announcement followed.
Trump Tells Nations To Seize Strait Of Hormuz
- President Trump urged countries suffering oil shortages to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to relieve supply disruptions.
- He told them to 'go to the Strait and just take it' and said the strait will reopen naturally when the conflict ends.