Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but says he's prepared 'to go far longer than that'

March 02, 2026

Trump said the U.S. had projected it would take four weeks to get rid of Iran’s military leadership, but that was quickly accomplished “so we’re ahead of schedule there.”

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