US Officials Expect Iran Conflict to Resolve Within Weeks, Not Months
March 27, 2026 • Al Jazeera
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the country’s military operation in Iran is expected to last “in a matter of weeks, not months”. According to Rubio, progress in the operation is currently ahead of schedule.
Rubio made this statement during a recent press briefing. He did not provide further details on the specifics of the operation or its objectives.
It has been reported that the US military operation in Iran is focused on targeting specific Iranian targets. The operation began following a series of events, including the downing of an American drone by Iranian forces in 2020.
The US government has confirmed that ground troops are not being deployed to support the operation. Instead, the focus is on using air and missile strikes to achieve its objectives.
Rubio’s statement suggests that the operation may be nearing its conclusion. However, no official timeline for the completion of the operation has been provided by the US government.
The details of the operation remain classified, and further information is not available at this time. The US military operation in Iran continues to unfold, with ongoing reports of progress and developments.
Source: Al Jazeera