The war between the United States and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, with President Donald Trump signalling a shift in his projected timeline for the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Trump said that the campaign could last “around four weeks”, describing it as one of the most complex offensives ever undertaken. His remarks came as Iran intensified retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, killing civilians in Israel and striking Gulf states that host Western forces.
Britain, France and Germany have now vowed to support “necessary and proportionate defensive action” to neutralise Iranian missile capabilities. While stopping short of joining offensive strikes, London has allowed the US to use British bases for limited defensive purposes, underlining how rapidly the war risks widening.
