Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

President Trump started a war with Iran in late February, initially expecting it to end within a month. Six months later, U.S. goals have shifted to focus on the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump now says he's not rushing to end the conflict.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 26Only center coverage:Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
  2. Aug 27US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
  3. Aug 28Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

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Quiet for 32 days

Last development · Aug 28 — Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

The bigger story

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How each side is putting it

Left

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ABC NewsLean Left· 32d ago

US marks 6 months of war with Iran. Here's what it means for Americans, what's ahead

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· HuffPost, Philadelphia Inquirer
HuffPostLeft· 32d ago

Trump Used To Say He Saw A Quick End To His Iran War, But 6 Months Later He Claims He's In No Hurry

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· West Hawaii Today, Hawaiitribune Herald
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 32d ago

Six consequences after six months of war in Iran

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 32d ago

Six consequences after six months of war in Iran

AxiosLean Left· 32d ago

Trump's evolving endgame for the Iran war, in 6 quotes

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 32d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Six months on, the Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the way its architects had hoped

Center

13 viewpoints
CBS NewsCenter· 31d ago

6 months into the Iran war, here's where things stand

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· WHDH Boston, WSVN Miami, +3 more
WHDH BostonLean Left· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

Central Illinois ProudCenter· 32d ago

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

CBS NewsCenter· 32d ago

What has the Iran war done to the U.S. and its position in the world after 6 months?

CBS NewsCenter· 32d ago

Latest details on Iran war after 6 months of conflict and no end in sight

CBS NewsCenter· 32d ago

Trump said war on Iran would take 6 weeks. Why has it lasted 6 months?

Right

2 viewpoints
Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 32d ago· ran in 8 outlets

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry

The American ConservativeLean Right· 32d ago

Six Months—and Counting

TribliveLean Right· 33d ago· ran in 4 outlets

U.S. goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Billings GazetteLean Right· 32d ago

Analysis: After six months, the Iran war reached its endgame

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Left

8 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 32d ago

6 months of war on Iran

Al-MonitorLean Left· 32d ago

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

Al JazeeraLean Left· 32d ago

Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off

Al JazeeraLean Left· 32d ago

Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions

Al JazeeraLean Left· 33d ago

Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts

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