The White House assesses that the Iran conflict may continue until 2029, with Trump stating that the war will end in November

US officials are discussing with Trump the possibility of the Iran conflict continuing until January 2029, which is different from Trump's statement that the war will end in November. Vance refused to provide a timeline for the end of hostilities, while Besent referred to the maritime blockade and sanctions as an economic abandonment operation. Hegsas extended the deployment of some Middle Eastern troops until 2027, and the Pentagon plans to extend the deployment of air defense forces without a definite withdrawal date. The third Marine Expeditionary Force is preparing to go to the region this fall. Maloney believes that a maritime blockade should be built on the basis of a long-term siege, while Vaez pointed out that both Washington and Tehran are bearing the cost of the conflict.