By September 10, 2026, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio privately warned President Trump that the ongoing conflict with Iran could persist through 2029, contradicting his public claims of a quick resolution.
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Senior White House advisers, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, privately warned President Trump that the conflict with Iran could last through the rest of his term and potentially beyond the January 2029 inauguration, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials [aa.com.tr#1][alarabiya.net#1][middleeasteye.net#1][aawsat.com#1][israelnationalnews.com#1
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among the advisers who reportedly raised the possibility during private discussions with Trump in the Oval Office and Situation Room. According to the report, the officials told Trump that Iran could continue resisting US pressure, potentially keeping the conflict going until after the next US presidential inauguration in January 2029