President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the active U.S. military campaign against Iran, “Operation Epic Fury,” is projected to last between “four and five weeks,” though he emphasized that the United States is prepared for a longer engagement — if necessary.
Trump: Active military campaign against Iran to last around ‘4 to 5 weeks,’ but could go ‘far longer’
Brooke Mallory
Mar 2, 2026 | 6:50 PM