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Trump says Iran war timeline is likely 4-5 weeks but could go ‘far longer’
President Trump said Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule and could last beyond the projected four to five weeks, with at least four U.S. troops killed so far, U.S. Central Command reported.
- In his first public remarks since launching Operation Epic Fury, President Donald Trump estimated the attacks could last four to five weeks.
- Failed diplomacy mediated by Oman led to U.S. and Israeli forces bombing Iran after three negotiations failed, with explicit war objectives set.
- CENTCOM announced a fourth American service member was killed, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said additional U.S. troops and fighter jets are deploying.
- Trump insisted the U.S. can extend its bombardment far longer, asserting U.S. combat capacity is nearly at desired levels for a prolonged campaign.
- Many experts say Iran is years from missiles that could reach the U.S., contrasting the administration's warning that Tehran will `soon` develop long-range missiles, `our beautiful America`.
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Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads
Trump said that the war, which began on February 28, with a strike that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was going "substantially" ahead of schedule but that the United States was equipped for a prolonged conflict
·India
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According to President Trump, the US is progressing faster than planned with its military operation against Iran.
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Donald Trump mentioned the conflict with Iran for the first time this Monday, preparing the Americans for a war that could last several weeks, and perhaps even involve ground troops.
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