U.S.–Iran War Could Stretch to September

The U.S.-Iran war may not be as short as initially announced. According to Politico, the Department of War has requested an increase in intelligence officers to support operations against Iran for no less than 100 days—a clear indication that the confrontation could stretch well beyond President Trump’s stated timeline of four weeks.

The request suggests planning for a conflict that could continue at least until September.

Meanwhile, the State Department has rushed to intensify efforts to evacuate Americans from the Middle East, establishing a crisis cell to operate around the clock.

The combination of a lengthy intelligence deployment and accelerated evacuation planning points to a war that officials are preparing to last months, not weeks.

The initial promise of a swift campaign is giving way to the reality of a protracted conflict.