US Advisers Warn Trump Iran War Could Drag Into 2029

President Trump confirmed the US is striking Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying nine ships have been hit and more attacks are coming, as the war entered its seventh month with 18 US servicemembers killed. Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio have privately warned Trump the conflict could extend past his term ending January 2029, even as Iran vows disproportionate retaliation and analysts note its regime remains resilient despite blockade and sanctions. A prolonged, open-ended US-Iran war carrying real risk of wider regional escalation is a documented development directly relevant to Middle East stability rather than a rhetorical threat.