US President Donald Trump is claiming regime change is close in Iran.

He says the US is nearing completion with all its objectives in the Middle East and the job will be done 'very shortly'.

Trump says discussions with Iran are ongoing - after earlier claiming Iran's leaders have asked for a ceasefire - which Iran's foreign ministry is calling false and baseless. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the speech.

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US President Donald Trump is claiming regime change is close in Iran.
He says the US is nearing completion with all its objectives in the Middle East and the job will be done 'very shortly'.
Trump says discussions with Iran are ongoing - after earlier claiming Iran's leaders have asked for a ceasefire - which Iran's foreign ministry is calling false and baseless.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the speech.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's address to America

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