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Trump says conflict with Iran could last four weeks, Daily Mail reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 1, 2026
Quick Summary
President Trump told the Daily Mail the U.S. conflict with Iran could last “four weeks or less,” suggesting it’s typically a short operation. He remains open to talks but criticized Iran’s timing, saying “you should have talked last week, not this week.”
Trump Says Iran Conflict May Last Up to Four Weeks, Open to Further Talks
Trump Discusses Duration and Diplomacy in Iran Conflict
President Trump's Statement on Conflict Timeline
March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the conflict with Iran could go on for the next four weeks, the Daily Mail newspaper reported on Sunday.
Details on the Four-Week Process
"It's always been a four-week process. We figured it will be four weeks or so. It's always been about a four-week process so - as strong as it is, it's a big country, it'll take four weeks - or less," the British newspaper quoted Trump as saying.
Openness to Further Talks with Iran
Possibility of Renewed Negotiations
Trump told the newspaper he remained open to more talks with the Iranians, but did not say if that would happen "soon."
Trump's Remarks on Timing of Talks
"I don't know," Trump said, according to the report. "They want to talk, but I said you should have talked last week, not this week," he added.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City and Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Paul Simao)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump estimates the Iran conflict will last around four weeks—a repeated phrase he used to suggest the operation’s expected duration.
- •He signaled openness to further negotiations with Iran, though he criticized their delayed initiative to engage.
- •The remarks came amid an escalating joint U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran, including strikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei and spurred regional retaliatory attacks, with Iran now signaling willingness for talks.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says conflict with Iran could last four weeks, Daily Mail reports
1How long did President Trump suggest the Iran conflict could last?
President Trump suggested the conflict with Iran could go on for about four weeks.
2Which newspaper reported Trump’s comments on the Iran conflict?
The Daily Mail reported President Trump's comments regarding the Iran conflict.
3Is President Trump open to further talks with Iran?
Yes, President Trump indicated he remains open to more talks with the Iranians.
4Did Trump specify when talks with Iran might happen?
Trump did not specify if talks with Iran would happen soon.