Trump's Public Claims on Iran War Contradict White House Reports: Conflict May Last Until End of Term

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, US President Donald Trump's public claims about the ongoing war with Iran are in stark contrast to the White House's internal report. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that top White House advisors have presented Trump with the possibility that the war with Iran could last until the end of his current term, which is January 2029. At the same time, Trump is publicly claiming that the war will end soon after the US midterm elections in November. The WSJ on Wednesday quoted US officials as saying that Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials have discussed with Trump the possibility of the war continuing for a long time. According to the report, Iran may refuse to back down despite US pressure, blockades and other military measures. In such a situation, the conflict could continue until the end of Trump's term in January 2029. The picture of these discussions inside the White House is completely different from Trump's public statements. According to the WSJ, Trump cannot continue the war immediately after the November midterm elections.