US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the ongoing joint war involving the United States and Israel against Iran could last up to eight weeks. He made the remarks during a press conference held at the Pentagon on Wednesday, responding to questions about the possible duration of the conflict.

Hegseth explained that the war might continue for three to eight weeks, depending on developments, and emphasized that the US military had already set its operational pace. He added that the enemy was currently in a state of imbalance, and the US intended to maintain that situation.

The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions, with reports of Iranian drone activity prompting Azerbaijan to close its southern airspace and Iran asserting that it is not concerned about the war’s duration.