U.S. President Donald Trump believes the ongoing war in Iran could last between four and six weeks, according to White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt. She made the statement during a press briefing on Monday when asked about the president’s current assessment of the conflict’s duration.

Levitt said President Trump has maintained this timeline since the beginning of the operation and that his view remains unchanged. She added that diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran are continuing and progressing positively. While Trump has not ruled out the possibility of deploying ground troops in Iran, Levitt emphasized that diplomacy remains his first choice.

The remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the region, with the U.S. administration signaling both readiness for military engagement and preference for a diplomatic resolution.