US sets no end date for war
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Thursday that there is definitively "no timeframe" or set timeline to conclude the ongoing conflict against Iranian forces and explicitly rejected speculation regarding an endless campaign while emphasizing progress toward victory under American terms, a position he reinforced as reports indicate Washington may request $200 billion in additional taxpayer funding from Congress.
Key Points
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1U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated there is no definitive timeline for ending the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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2The Pentagon plans to seek an additional $200 billion in taxpayer funding, with Trump reportedly involved in finalizing this decision.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday there was no definitive time frame on ending the US-Israel war against Iran, stressing 'we are winning on our terms,' while rejecting media speculation that the U.S. is moving toward an endless abyss or a forever
— [Mar 19, 15:32] Hegseth says no timeline for ending Iran war, rejects 'forever' talk (Feed.koreatimes.co.kr)"We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame," Mr. Hegseth told a news conference
— [Mar 19, 14:07] No timeframe for ending US-Iran war; seeks $200 billion in additional funds (Thehindu)"US has no end date" and strikes are "very much on track"
— (Scmp)US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated there is no fixed end date for the US-Israeli war against Iran and that President Donald Trump will ultimately decide when to stop, noting objectives remain unchanged since February 28 strikes began on over 7,000 targets. The Pentagon has requested an additional $200 billion in funding while reporting progress includes hitting more than four Iranian minelaying vessels and eleven submarines alongside other strike sites inside Iran.