U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the military operation against Iran could last from four to five weeks, declaring readiness to "crush the threat" posed by the regime there. While monitoring the airstrikes from Mar-a-Lago, the president emphasized that the goal is to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the Pentagon confirmed the death of a fourth American soldier, and allies, including the United Kingdom, are distancing themselves from Washington's offensive actions.

Offensive to last several weeks

President Trump forecasts 4-5 weeks of intensive military action to dismantle Iran's nuclear and military potential.

Fourth U.S. casualty

The Pentagon officially confirmed the death of a fourth American soldier since the beginning of the current operation in Iran.

Rift among allies

The United Kingdom officially refused to participate in offensive attacks, while Turkey accuses the U.S. of violating international law.

War powers blockade

Democrats in Congress are pushing to limit the president's ability to wage war without formal parliamentary authorization.

The situation in the Middle East has entered a phase of open conflict with broad geopolitical reach. President Donald Trump, operating from the command center at his Mar-a-Lago residence, confirmed he ordered precision strikes to paralyze Iran's nuclear and missile programs. The American administration, through Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, argues that the current operation will not turn into an "endless war" like Iraq or Afghanistan. Despite these assurances, the NYT reports a lack of a concrete timetable for ending the fighting, and the Pentagon is sending additional forces to the region. Regime change in Tehran is becoming an increasingly overt goal for Washington and Tel Aviv, stirring extreme emotions on the international stage. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, relations between the two countries have remained in a state of permanent crisis, and Iran is recognized by Washington as a primary sponsor of terrorism in the region.International reactions indicate deep fractures in Western alliances. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer categorically stated that London will not join offensive strikes on Iran, despite maintaining close intelligence relations with the U.S. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the attacks as a blatant violation of international law. The Israeli opposition, represented by Yair Lapid, describes the conflict as a "just war," which contrasts with growing unease in the Persian Gulf states, fearing Iranian retaliation on their territories. Switzerland confirmed that the diplomatic channel between the U.S. and Iran remains open, offering a slim hope for de-escalation before the decisive phase of the operation announced by Trump. „It's not going to be endless. We're looking at four, maybe five weeks, but we will do whatever it takes to crush the threat.” — Donald TrumpThe internal situation in the U.S. is becoming a new battlefield in the political arena. The Democratic Party is pushing to vote on a War Powers Resolution, accusing Trump of lacking a plan for the post-airstrike period. New polls suggest a significant portion of the American public is skeptical about the operation's justification. Additionally, financial markets are anxiously watching rising energy prices, and smaller states, such as Cuba, express fears of becoming the next target of the Trump administration, as suggested by the president's close ally, Senator Lindsey Graham. 4-5 tygodni — is the estimated duration of the main phase of the operation against Iran

Mentioned People

  • Donald Trump — President of the United States, personally overseeing strikes on Iran from Mar-a-Lago.
  • Pete Hegseth — U.S. Secretary of Defense assuring that the conflict will not last indefinitely.
  • Keir Starmer — Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who refused to join the airstrikes.
  • Lindsey Graham — Republican senator suggesting further targets for U.S. foreign policy.