Trump to address nation on July 16 amid renewed Iran tensions

According to U.S. congressional newspaper The Hill, President Donald Trump announced he will deliver a speech to the nation at 1:00 a.m. UTC on July 16 amid renewed tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. While President Trump did not specify the content of his address, the announcement is seen as a suggestion that a potential conflict with Iran is re-accelerating, despite a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was expected to lead to negotiations.