‘Short-term excursion’: What Trump said about the war on Iran

In March 2026, President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing war on Iran, referring to it as a "short-term excursion." He stated that the United States was ahead of schedule and had already achieved "tremendous success" in the operations. However, Trump also indicated that the war could continue, despite growing concerns regarding its financial cost. Al Jazeera's Rosiland Jordan reported on Trump's statements amidst questions about the overall cost and duration of the conflict. The President's remarks came as the war continued, with no clear end in sight. The location of the press conference or interview where Trump made these statements was not specified in the article.