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Iran Official: Iran to Decide When War Ends, Signals Prolonged Offensive
Iran Signals Readiness for Prolonged Offensive Operations
A senior Iranian security official told CNN that the Iranian government would decide when to end the war, indicating that Iran is prepared to continue offensive operations for an extended period. The official dismissed US predictions that the conflict could conclude within weeks, stating they were mistaken. He emphasized that Iran would not cease its defense until it had delivered a historical lesson to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Strengthening Missile and Drone Capabilities
The official added that Iran's missile and drone capabilities are prepared for long-term operations. He also mentioned that Iran is enhancing its air defense posture by updating deployment patterns, monitoring routes used by fighter jets entering Iranian airspace, and introducing new equipment. These measures, he explained, would impose "harsher conditions" on Iran's adversaries. This statement refutes US Secretary of State Rubio's earlier remarks, made ahead of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, suggesting the conflict could last for several weeks.
*Source: CNN (2026-03-30)*
