President Donald Trump declared there is no fixed schedule for ending the US military campaign against Iran, saying he is willing to let operations continue as long as necessary. The conflict, which began on February 28, 2026, with Operation Epic Fury, was initially projected to last four to six weeks but has now extended far beyond those projections. A memorandum of understanding signed in June 2026, which included a 60-day negotiation window, expired without reaching a final agreement. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, have pushed crude prices higher. Trump describes talks with his Iranian counterparts as « positive, » while emphasizing that military options remain firmly on the table.
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