Trump Predicts Military Operations in Iran To Last 4-5 Weeks, but Prepared for Longer
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President Trump has stated that military operations in Iran could last up to five weeks or longer if necessary, although he did not specify any plans to deploy American troops to the Middle East. His primary goals for such operations would be to destroy Iran’s missile capability, prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and stop its sponsorship of militant groups across the Middle East. Trump’s comments came shortly after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to give a timeline for the completion of the US’s mission in the Middle East.
Trump’s Anticipated Military Operations in Iran Could Extend Over a Month
President Trump indicated on Monday that anticipated military actions in Iran could exceed a month, prepared to extend the duration if deemed necessary. In recent media interactions, he didn’t discount the possibility of deploying US troops to the Middle East.
“I don’t get bored,” the President countered a notion that he aims for quick resolution. “There’s nothing boring about this.” The comment follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ambiguity on the projected timeline for US mission completion in the Middle East.
“President Trump has the freedom to speculate on the operation’s duration,” Hegseth said. “Four weeks, two weeks, six weeks. It could progress or recede.”
Trump further clarified at the White House event that the primary objective in Iran is to “destruct Iran’s missile capability,” ensure they “never acquire a nuclear weapon,” and curb their sponsorship of Middle Eastern militant groups.
Addressing a previous deal that fell through, Trump stated, “You can’t act that way. You need to proceed correctly.”
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