The US defense secretary on Monday declined to rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran and indicated the war launched over the weekend could go on for as long as six weeks. As for how long the war will last, Hegseth said: “Four weeks, two weeks, six weeks, it could move up. General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, spoke alongside Hegseth, saying that air superiority had been achieved over Iran. Strikes by American forces “resulted in the establishment of local air superiority. This air superiority will not only enhance the protection of our forces, but also allow them to continue the work over Iran,” Caine said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 02, 2026 14:53 UTC