Iran war to outlast Trump 2.0? Top aides sound alarm despite his 'quick end' claim

Senior White House officials have privately warned US President Donald Trump that the war with Iran could continue for the rest of his presidency, despite his public prediction that the conflict will end soon after this year’s midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among the advisers who reportedly raised the possibility during private discussions with Trump in the Oval Office and Situation Room.According to the report, the officials told Trump that Iran could continue resisting US pressure, potentially keeping the conflict going until after the next US presidential inauguration in January 2029.Trump expects 'a quick end'Trump has publicly offered a much shorter timeline for the conflict. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he said he expected the war to end "immediately after" the US midterm elections in November.