US officials predict Iran strikes will last four to six weeks

March 6, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US officials predict Iran strikes will last four to six weeks

US Officials Estimate Duration of Iran Conflict

The White House has announced that the conflict with Iran is expected to last approximately 4-6 weeks. According to Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, this timeframe was provided during a recent briefing.

Leavitt stated that the US has sufficient ammunition to achieve its objectives and beyond. No further details were provided regarding the nature of these objectives or the planned duration of the conflict.

The White House has not released an official statement on the expected duration of the conflict, but Leavitt’s comments have been reported as part of a recent briefing.

It is worth noting that the US military has been involved in operations against Iran since [date]. The exact nature and scope of these operations are currently classified.

The White House has declined to comment further on the expected duration of the conflict or the planned objectives.

Source: Al Jazeera