Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete April 2, 2026 at 07:13 PM

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In a primetime address on Wednesday, Donald Trump discussed the US-Israeli military operation in Iran, stating that its core strategic objectives were "nearing completion" after one month of war. He projected the conflict would last an additional two to three weeks. However, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet, noted that Trump's timelines regarding the war have been inconsistent. The address, intended to provide clarity on the situation, left several questions unanswered about the future of the conflict. The location of the address was not specified in the article.

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Lyse Doucet pointed out that Trump's deadlines have "always been fluid".

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Trump projected the war would last another two to three weeks.

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Donald Trump said the US-Israeli military operation was "nearing completion".

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BBC 40% Lyse Doucet 50% Israel 60% United States 70% Iran 80% Iran war ×285% Donald Trump 90%

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iran war 100% shifting deadlines 90% deadlines 80% strategic objectives 70% us-israeli military operation 60% clarity 50%

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BBC News - World

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Iran

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