Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term
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The advisers told Trump in private discussions in the Oval Office and the Situation Room that Tehran could continue to resist US pressure, potentially prolonging the conflict, the WSJ wrote.
If accurate, Trump's own team is signalling that military or economic pressure on Iran may not yield results quickly, shaping expectations for how long resources and political attention may be required.
Most affected
Trump administration officials — May need to sustain Iran strategy without quick resolution for remainder of term.
Likely next
Whether Trump's public statements on Iran change in response to this private advice, or whether he sets a timeline for results.