Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered shifting timelines for how long US combat operations in Iran may last, declining to say Monday exactly how long American forces will be engaged in the ongoing fight.
Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, both reiterated Monday that the joint US-Israeli operation will continue until Trump believes all objectives have been accomplished — but to date has not clearly outlined exactly what those are.
Trump, himself, has floated various possible timelines for the US conflict with Iran, suggesting in multiple interviews on Sunday it may extend for four to five weeks.
Hegseth, meanwhile, was specifically asked about the US exit strategy but largely avoided that question. He said the mission is “very c