"Pete Hegseth, the secretary of the Department of Defense, said in a recent press conference that the operation could last as long as eight weeks. President Donald Trump himself said in a press conference on March 2 that the administration projected the operation would last four or five weeks but had 'the capability to go far longer than that.'"
"This week Iran has responded in turn, attacking Israel, regional US embassies and military bases, and other sites across the Middle East. Iran has peppered neighboring countries with hundreds of drone and ballistic missile strikes since the operation began. While many of these have been intercepted, over a thousand people have died in the region and multiple buildings have been damaged."
"The attacks have already disrupted supply chains, creating uncertainty for the oil and gas and fertilizer industries as key infrastructure has been targeted or shut down out of caution. Shipping traffic has halted along the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route."
On February 28, United States and Israeli forces initiated military strikes against Iran, prompting a significant regional escalation. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the operation could extend eight weeks, while President Trump suggested four to five weeks with potential for longer duration. Iran responded with hundreds of drone and ballistic missile strikes targeting Israel, US embassies, military bases, and regional infrastructure. Over 1,000 people have died, with damage to luxury hotels, military installations, airports, and marine ports. Israel subsequently began bombing Lebanon following Hezbollah strikes. The Trump administration provided multiple justifications including nuclear threats and unverified election interference claims. Congress has not declared war. The conflict disrupted supply chains, particularly affecting oil, gas, and fertilizer industries, with shipping halted at the Strait of Hormuz.
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