Trump Vows to 'Finish the Job' in Iran — IRGC Threatens 18 US Tech Giants
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Trump Vows to 'Finish the Job' in Iran — IRGC Threatens 18 US Tech Giants

By Le Pivot — Iran Monitor · April 1, 2026 · 10 min read

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Day 34 — Presidential Address, Tech Threats and Deepening Oil Crisis

Day 34 of the Iran-US conflict is defined by Donald Trump’s first televised address to the nation on the war, an unprecedented threat from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard against American tech giants, and stark warnings from the IEA that the oil crisis will worsen significantly in April.

Trump Addresses the Nation: “We Are Getting Very Close”

In his first primetime speech since hostilities began on February 28, President Trump claimed the war’s “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.” He promised “extremely hard” strikes in the coming weeks and estimated US troops would need only “two to three more weeks” before a possible withdrawal.

The speech, however, offered no new announcements. Al Jazeera analysts described it as essentially “a summary of all the tweets he has issued over the last 30 days.” Trump reiterated claims that Iran was on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons — contradicting his own June 2025 statements that strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program — and threatened to bomb the country’s power plants, which would violate international humanitarian law protecting civilian infrastructure.

The president acknowledged rising gas prices, which crossed $4 per gallon in the US for the first time since 2022, but blamed Iran rather than the supply disruptions caused by the conflict itself. No mention of diplomacy was made during the address, despite claims of ongoing negotiations just days earlier.

IRGC Threatens 18 American Tech Companies

In a major escalation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) published a list of 18 American companies on Telegram that it now considers “legitimate targets.” The list includes Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Intel, Cisco, HP, Oracle, IBM, Dell, Palantir, JPMorgan, Tesla, GE, Boeing, Spire Solutions, and UAE-based AI firm G42.

“From now on, for every assassination, an American company will be destroyed,” the IRGC declared, accusing these firms of being “the main element” in designing and tracking US “terrorist operations” against Iran. The Guard ordered employees to leave their workplaces immediately and urged residents across the region to evacuate within a one-kilometer radius of these facilities.

The threat marks a significant broadening of the conflict beyond the traditional military theatre, directly targeting American technological and economic infrastructure across the Middle East.

Oil Crisis Deepens: IEA Warns April Will Be “Much Worse”

The International Energy Agency issued a stark warning: April is set to be “much worse than March” in terms of oil supply shortages. Since Iranian forces declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on March 4, the world has lost 12 million barrels per day — more than the 1973 and 1979 oil crises combined.

Brent crude had already crossed $100 per barrel on March 8, peaking at $126. Wall Street analysts and US government officials are now considering a $200 per barrel scenario if the strait remains closed. Trump urged allies to “get your own oil” from the Strait of Hormuz, a statement met with disbelief internationally.

Asian demand has already dropped by nearly 2 million barrels per day, while diesel prices have reached levels not seen since 1985.

Beijing Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

China responded to Trump’s speech by calling for “the immediate cessation of hostilities in West Asia,” urging “the parties concerned to immediately cease military operations” — adding to the growing chorus of international voices demanding de-escalation.

Iran’s diplomatic stance remains ambiguous. The foreign minister confirmed that message exchanges continue with Washington while insisting there are “neither negotiations nor trust.”

Domestic Situation: Digital Blackout and Executions

Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 20th consecutive day, establishing the longest recorded disruption of online access in the country’s history. The total censorship prevents Iranians from communicating with the outside world and documenting events on the ground.

On the repression front, four members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) were executed on March 30-31. Meanwhile, the health of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, detained in Iran, is described as “extremely concerning” by her lawyers.

Key Takeaways

Trump’s address confirms the US intent to continue military operations for two to three more weeks, with no concrete diplomatic prospects on the table. The IRGC’s threat against American tech companies represents a new dimension of the conflict that could destabilize the tech ecosystem across the Middle East. The global energy crisis continues to deepen, with increasingly tangible consequences for consumers and economies worldwide.

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