Trump's advisers admit behind closed doors: The war with Iran could drag on until 2029

President Trump's advisers privately admit that the war with Iran could continue until 2029, contradicting his promise of a swift end. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Pentagon is preparing for a prolonged conflict and troop deployment even in 2027. The war, now in its seventh month, has claimed 18 American soldiers and is primarily conducted through a naval blockade under the name 'Operation Economic Pariah'.

President Donald Trump's advisers privately admit that the war with Iran could drag on until 2029, contradicting his promise of a swift end after the midterm elections. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Pentagon is already preparing for a prolonged conflict and troop deployment even in 2027. The war, now in its seventh month and having claimed the lives of 18 American soldiers, is primarily conducted through economic pressure and a naval blockade under the code name 'Operation Economic Pariah'. This week, the U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after Tehran launched missiles at American warships. Experts in Washington assess that the naval blockade is unlikely to bring a quick decision, and both sides are capable of continuing a prolonged war of attrition. In his speech at the Republican Party's midterm election conference in Dallas, Trump defended the decision to enter the campaign, arguing it was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and threatened to attack the 'Mount Pickaxe' facility. For JD Vance and Marco Rubio, potential candidates for the 2028 presidency, the prolonged war poses a heavy political risk.