When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.
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"Over the next two to three weeks, we're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Don't tell your enemy what you're willing to do or not do, and don't tell your enemy when you're willing to stop."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"We can see the finish line."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"It is a tricky endeavour to try to figure out how long wars will last."
— Eric Min , Academic
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Eric Min is a professor from the University of California, Los Angeles, who studies conflict resolution and diplomacy.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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