U.S. Secretary: No Definite End Date For Iran War
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Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the United States has no definitive time frame to end Operation Epic Fury against Iran, and that President Donald Trump will decide when objectives are met. He told reporters this week that U.S. forces are "on plan," claiming significant degradation of Iran's missile, naval capabilities and rejecting suggestions of a "forever war." Pentagon officials described strikes on targets across Iran and deployments in Strait of Hormuz; one account cited thousands of strikes and dozens of vessels destroyed. Congress is engaged over supplemental funding requests. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. March 13: Hegseth criticizes media coverage during a Pentagon briefing.
- 2. Mid-March: Operation Epic Fury enters its third week of strikes.
- 3. March 19: Hegseth states no definitive end date and says forces are "on plan."
- 4. March 19: Pentagon officials describe weapons and deployments, including actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 5. This week: U.S. officials discuss supplemental funding requests with Congress for ongoing operations.
Why it matters
The ongoing Operation Epic Fury affects your tax dollars. It's a costly endeavor, and Congress is discussing additional funding. This could impact federal budget allocations and potentially your taxes. Keep an eye on these discussions.
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