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Mar 2 12:50 ET
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Trump Warns Iran War Could Last "Much Longer" Than One Month, Says Military Ahead of Schedule

President Trump, speaking at the White House on Monday, warned that the current military campaign against Iran "could be much longer" than one month. He said U.S. forces have surpassed their pre-war plan and achieved their objectives ahead of schedule, but have the capability to continue well beyond the originally planned four to five weeks. Trump told the British newspaper the Daily Mail from his Florida residence on Sunday that the operation was estimated to take "about four weeks," while on Monday he acknowledged Iran's size means the campaign could extend further.