Rubio: US expects Iran war to end in ‘weeks, not months’

NEWS SUMMARY

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on March 27, 2026, that the US military operation in Iran is expected to conclude within weeks, not months. Rubio indicated that progress is ahead of schedule and that the operation can be completed without deploying ground troops.

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Middle East Eye

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