When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.
Summary
President Donald Trump has repeatedly predicted that the U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran, which began in February, would end soon. Despite initial estimates of four to five weeks, the conflict has lasted over fifteen weeks with continuing attacks and no final agreement.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel started military operations against Iran on February 28.
- President Trump initially said the conflict would last four to five weeks.
- After about fifteen weeks, the conflict has not ended and continues intermittently.
- Trump sometimes calls the conflict an "excursion" instead of a war.
- A shaky ceasefire was reached in April, but no permanent deal on Iran's nuclear program or the Strait of Hormuz has been made.
- President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have suggested the main war phase, called Operation Epic Fury, is over.
- Trump has changed his timeline multiple times, saying the military will stay as long as necessary to complete their mission.
- The conflict includes concerns about preventing Iran from using nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions.
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