Trump said Middle East war would last a few weeks, but six months later it's far from over
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Trump said Middle East war would last a few weeks, but six months later it's far from over

SIC Notícias28 August 2026 at 14:25

On February 28, US and Israeli forces launched the military operation called "Epic Fury" against Iran. Donald Trump had declared that this Middle East war would last only a few weeks.

Six months after the operation began, the Iranian regime remains standing, having survived the attacks. The situation contrasts dramatically with the initial predictions of the Trump administration.

No one knows for certain what happened to the Iranian nuclear program during this period of conflict. The uncertainty about Iran's nuclear capabilities remains an open question.

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes, is far from being considered a safe passage. The region remains unstable and the risks to navigation remain high.

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