Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 10 Sept, 01:15headline rewritten
Iran Ready for More Intense War, Won’t Relent, Official SaysIran Ready to Escalate War Trump Says Will End After US Election - Anadolu Agency (AA)seen 11 Sept, 08:29description edited
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'If I had to do it again, I'd do exactly as I did,' president says, noting he has no regrets over how the Iran war has played out'If I had to do it again, I'd do exactly as I did,' president says, noting he has no regrets over how Iran war has played out
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Sun, 6 September 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:00first to report
Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns The Guardian Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027, Escalating Strain on Troops wsj.com The Wild Way Out of the Iran War That Still Manages to Be Better Than Any Alternative Slate Magazine 82nd Airborne soldiers have Middle East deployment extended out to a year Military Times Hegseth Is Extending the Iran War Trump Says Is Over nymag.com
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:54
BIVŠI američki ministar obrane Leon Panetta upozorava da bi se rat s Iranom mogao nastaviti još šest mjeseci.
- The Guardian World13:26
Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness Donald Trump’s war with Iran is likely to drag on for another six months, Leon Panetta, the former US defense secretary, has warned, as the US president struggles to find his way out of the controversial conflict. Panetta declared in an interview that the war with Iran – launched by Trump over six months ago – risks becoming another “forever war in the Middle East”, with no clear end...
- Novinky (Czechia)15:44
Válka s Íránem nejspíš potrvá nejméně dalších šest měsíců, řekl v rozhovoru pro deník The Guardian bývalý americký ministr obrany Leon Panetta. Hrozí podle něj také, že se konflikt, který rozpoutal americký prezident Donald Trump, změní v další „nekonečnou válku na Blízkém východě“ jako předchozí americké války s Irákem a Afghánistánem.
- ABC News (Australia)18:43
The Iran war is showing signs it could drag on into next year as Iran seemingly looks to prolong Donald Trump's political pain for as long as possible.
Wed, 9 September 2026
21 reports- Bloomberg Politics16:08edited after publishing
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Iran Ready for More Intense War, Won’t Relent, Official SaysIran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure, according to a senior official from the Islamic Republic.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:05
AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je kako predviđa da će sukob s Iranom završiti neposredno nakon predstojećih međuizbora za američki Kongres.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)19:18
Iran wolle die Abstimmung im November beeinflussen und halte aus diesem Grund den Konflikt am Laufen, behauptet der US-Präsident. Sofort nach den Wahlen würden auch die Ölpreise fallen.
- Times of India19:25
- Politico Europe19:25
The president accused Iran of escalating the conflict to hurt Republicans in November, as soaring energy prices threaten to deepen voters’ economic concerns.
- Google News - Top Stories19:27
Trump predicts Iran war will end ‘immediately after the election’ The Hill Iran war live: Trump says Iran talks possible, war to end post-US elections Al Jazeera Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms The Hill Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election CNBC 'They're desperate to affect election': Trump declares Iran war will end after US midterms The Times of India
- The Hill19:27
President Trump said Wednesday he believes the U.S. war with Iran will end “immediately” after November’s midterm elections. “I think the war is going to end immediately after the election,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews en route to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. “They can’t hold out any longer,” he continued. “They’re...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)19:29
Njegova nova procjena znači da će rat potrajati još najmanje dva mjeseca. To bi republikanskim kandidatima moglo dodatno otežati kampanju, posebno zbog gospodarskih posljedica sukoba i rasta troškova života.
- South China Morning Post19:48
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday predicted that the war with Iran will end “immediately after” the American midterm elections in November because Tehran was trying to influence the vote but would not be able to hold out more in the face of US economic pressure. “I think war is going to end immediately after the election because they can’t hold out any longer. They’re desperate to try and affect the election,” he told reporters before departing for the Republican National Convention...
- Novinky (Czechia)20:34
Válka s Íránem skončí po listopadových volbách do Kongresu, řekl ve středu americký prezident Donald Trump. Teherán se podle něj prodlužováním konfliktu snaží výsledek voleb ovlivnit. Vysoké ceny benzínu, které jsou pro Trumpa citlivým problémem, podle amerického prezidenta do voleb nejspíš neklesnou.
- Le Figaro (France)20:50
Critiqué par les Américains sur la hausse des prix de l’essence, Donald Trump souhaite rassurer les électeurs à quelques mois des élections de mi-mandat, en novembre.
- 24sata (Croatia)20:59
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump najavio je da bi rat s Iranom mogao završiti odmah nakon međuizbora u studenom, ističući pritisak na Teheran zbog američkih sankcija i rastuće cijene nafte
- tportal (Croatia)21:04
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump rekao je u srijedu da će rat s Iranom završiti "odmah nakon" američkih međuizbora u studenom jer Teheran pokušava utjecati na glasovanje, no neće moći još dugo izdržati pod američkim gospodarskim pritiskom.
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)9 Sept, 20:58their copy
- Al Jazeera English21:09
The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.
- ČT24 (Czechia)21:33
Prezident USA Donald Trump se domnívá, že válka Spojených států s Íránem skončí hned po listopadových volbách do Kongresu. Írán chce podle šéfa Bílého domu „ovlivnit americké volby, ale už dlouho nedokáže odolávat ekonomickému tlaku, který na něj USA vyvíjejí“. Trump to podle agentury Reuters prohlásil před odletem do Dallasu na celonárodní sjezd Republikánské strany. Ten se koná mimořádně před volbami do Kongresu, ke kterým Američané půjdou 3. listopadu.
- iDNES (Czechia)21:35
Americký prezident Donald Trump se domnívá, že válka Spojených států s Íránem skončí hned po listopadových volbách do Kongresu. Írán chce podle republikánské hlavy státu ovlivnit americké volby. Nedokáže už ale dlouho odolávat ekonomickému tlaku, který na něj USA vyvíjejí.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)9 Sept, 20:22their copy
- The Hill22:01
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran war not to end before midterms, Trump admits The Iran war is all but likely to drag on through the midterm elections in November, according to President Trump. Annabelle Gordon, CNP, Bloomberg via Getty Images...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:14
Negotiations with Tehran are 'not something we're looking at,' US president tells reporters
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:14
Negotiations with Iran is 'not something we're looking at,' US president tells reporters
- Al Jazeera English23:22
Seven months after launching the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump says it will end immediately after midterms.
- BBC News World23:46
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Thu, 10 September 2026
17 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:02
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day nbcnews.com Exclusive | Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term WSJ Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election CNBC Trump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall CNN Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections Al Jazeera
- Times of India03:21
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among the advisers who reportedly raised the possibility during private discussions with Trump in the Oval Office and Situation Room. According to the report, the officials told Trump that Iran could continue resisting US pressure, potentially keeping the conflict going until after the next US presidential inauguration in January 2029.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:53
Senior White House advisers cautioned president over possibility that Tehran could continue resisting US pressure
- tportal (Croatia)03:59
Visoki dužnosnici Bijele kuće, uključujući potpredsjednika J. D. Vancea i državnog tajnika Marca Rubija, privatno su upozorili predsjednika Donalda Trumpa da bi se sukob s Iranom mogao protegnuti kroz ostatak njegova predsjedničkog mandata, objavio je u srijedu Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
- Japan Times04:06
Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran show little sign of easing, with the war now into its seventh month.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:23
Visoki dužnosnici Bijele kuće upozorili su Trumpa da bi sukob s Iranom mogao potrajati duže nego što se očekuje, unatoč njegovim optimističnim izjavama o završetku rata.
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:41
VANCE i Rubio upozorili su Trumpa da bi rat s Iranom mogao trajati godinama, unatoč njegovim tvrdnjama da će sukob prestati odmah nakon izbora.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:41
NA 25. godišnjicu 11. rujna, analiza pokazuje kako su američki predsjednici širili ratne ovlasti, što je kulminiralo Trumpovim ratom protiv Irana bez jasne strategije i podrške.
- Japan Times06:34
With the 9/11 anniversary at hand, Trump's war against Iran is drawing comparisons to the conflicts in the Middle East that preceded it.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:04
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
- Channel News Asia07:09
The war in Iran and subsequent increase in fuel prices have driven US President Donald Trump's popularity to record lows ahead of November’s midterm elections.
- time.com10:00
The President suggested that Iran’s government is holding out in hopes of hurting Republican political prospects.
- Le Figaro (France)10:05
Alors que Donald Trump soutient que le conflit au Moyen-Orient sera bientôt terminé, le Wall Street Journal a révélé que ses principaux hauts conseillers envisageraient la possibilité que la guerre se prolonge jusqu’à la fin de son mandat.
- Google News - Top Stories13:44
Iran is running out of options, Trump says, as US military continues to hit regime Fox News Exclusive | Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term WSJ Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election CNBC Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day NBC News Trump Is Preparing for a Long War The Atlantic
- Al Jazeera English16:43
Trump has tied the end of his war on Iran to the midterms. But with Iran holding firm, the political cost is mounting.
- Axios19:42
President Trump said in a new interview with "The Ingraham Angle" on Thursday that he would make the same decisions on the Iran war, despite acknowledging that he sometimes questions himself. Why it matters: The Iran war is weighing on Trump and Republicans as they make their case to voters ahead of the midterms. Trump faces declining approval ratings as Republicans sour on the president, thanks to the war in Iran, high gas prices and inflation. What he's saying: "I don't believe in the word...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:04
US president says conflict could end before Nov. 3 vote, after earlier predicting it would end afterward
Fri, 11 September 2026
8 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)01:53
Prezydent USA Donald Trump w wywiadzie dla Fox News stwierdził, że nie żałuje decyzji o rozpoczęciu wojny z Iranem, nawet jeśli konflikt może zaszkodzić Republikanom w listopadowych wyborach do Kongresu.
- Al Jazeera English02:45
A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.
- tportal (Croatia)05:40
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump rekao je da ne žali što je ušao u rat protiv Irana usprkos utjecaju koji bi taj sukob mogao imati na američke parlamentarne međuizbore u studenom
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- N1 Info (Croatia)11 Sept, 06:31their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:24edited after publishing
'If I had to do it again, I'd do exactly as I did,' president says, noting he has no regrets over how Iran war has played out
- 24sata (Croatia)07:15
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump istaknuo je da ne žali zbog odluke o ratu s Iranom, unatoč mogućim posljedicama na predstojeće parlamentarne izbore, te naglasio ponos svojih pristaša na njegovu politiku prema Teheranu.
- webindia123.com09:30
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:34
Donald Trump oświadczył, że nie żałuje rozpoczęcia wojny z Iranem, mimo jej możliwego wpływu na wynik listopadowych wyborów do Kongresu. - Zrobiłbym dokładnie to samo - podkreślał prezydent USA w wywiadzie dla Fox News.
- DW Top Stories14:54
Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war.