Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term - report
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.
White House aides, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, privately cautioned President Donald Trump that the Iran conflict might persist until the end of his term, according to the Wall Street Journal. The officials, who spoke to the newspaper, said Iran could persist in resisting US pressure, potentially extending the conflict beyond January 2029, which marks the inauguration of the next president.
In private Oval Office and Situation Room discussions, the advisers argued that Tehran remains determined to counter US pressure, suggesting the conflict may outlast the upcoming midterm elections. However, Trump's public stance on the matter differs significantly. During a recent press conference before heading to Dallas, Trump stated that he anticipated the war to conclude immediately following the midterm elections in November, claiming that Iran was attempting to sway the vote but would ultimately be unable to maintain its resistance for long.
His remarks came as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel, driven by renewed US-Iran military actions. Despite acknowledging the impact on Americans who are facing higher gas prices, Trump linked the conflict to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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