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Trump claims Iran attacks will last for weeks, but concerns remain
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Trump has indicated that the military campaign in Iran could last up to four weeks, targeting U.S. and Israeli forces across the Middle East.
- Trump has indicated that the military campaign in Iran could last up to four weeks, targeting U.S. and Israeli forces across the Middle East. Abbas Qaidari believes the air campaign has been planned for months, involving strategic risks and intelligence assessments aimed at military sites from the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea
- The ongoing air strikes are viewed as necessary to support the Iranian people in regaining control of their institutions. The military campaign aims to eliminate senior commanders and destroy military headquarters
- Qaidari expresses skepticism about Trumps willingness to engage in meaningful diplomacy, noting the Iranian regimes loss of leadership and legitimacy. He argues that any potential talks would require concessions from a regime facing a collapsed economy and lacking international support