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Trump Gives Conflicting Messages on How Long Iran War Will Last

Mar 10, 2026Center Left

President Donald Trump and his advisors are sending conflicting messages about how long the war in Iran will last. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, “This is only the beginning,” while around the same time, Trump told CBS News, “I think the war is very much complete.” NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY from the…

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