The U.S.–Israel–Iran war has entered its 34th day, with new military strikes and diplomatic signals happening at the same time. President Trump said the U.S. could end its military campaign within two to three weeks and is scheduled to address the nation with an update on the conflict.

U.S. forces reportedly struck underground Iranian military sites using precision munitions to weaken Iran’s ability to project power outside its borders. At the same time, Israel said it killed a senior IRGC Quds Force engineer who was involved in underground infrastructure projects across Lebanon and Syria.

There are also ongoing discussions about removing Iran’s highly enriched uranium from key nuclear sites as part of a potential de escalation strategy. Iran’s president said the country is open to ending hostilities, but only if it receives formal security guarantees to prevent future attacks.

In a separate development, an American freelance journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad, and a suspect with alleged ties to an Iran linked militia has been detained. The situation adds another layer of tension as the conflict continues to expand across the region.

Trump’s upcoming national address is expected to provide more clarity on whether the conflict is nearing a turning point.