Trump: operation against Iran may take longer than planned
President of the United States Donald Trump said that the military operation against Iran could last longer than initially expected.
«We wanted to complete the deal with Iran in 3-4 weeks, but the operation may take longer,» the US leader said.
Other statements by Trump
According to the US President, US forces are already engaged in active combat operations.
- Today, the US military continues to conduct large-scale combat operations in Iran to eliminate the serious threats that this government poses to the United States.
- According to Washington, Iran already had missiles capable of reaching Europe and could eventually gain the ability to strike US territory.
Trump stressed that the actions are aimed at neutralising long-term security risks.
Context.
The statements came amid a sharp escalation of the situation around Iran and reports of strikes on the country's military and nuclear infrastructure.
Analysts say that a possible delay in the operation could increase tensions in the Middle East and put additional pressure on US and allied resources.
There is no official reaction from Tehran to Trump's latest statements.
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