As Iran war hits six-month mark, Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’
South China Morning Post1h ago4 newsrooms in 3 countries
President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on Friday as the US-Israel war against Iran reaches the six-month mark, a notable milestone for a conflict that the Republican leader repeatedly assured Americans would be a “little excursion” lasting a matter of weeks. The war is not over, though Trump claims that through bombs and…
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Why it matters
Trump previously assured Americans the war would last weeks, not months. His current stance signals no near-term resolution to a conflict already running three times longer than initially pledged.
Most affected
US military personnel deployed in the conflict — Extended deployment with no stated end date or timeline.
Likely next
Whether Trump announces a specific timeline or end condition for the war.