Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary

NewsFeedPresident Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Al Jazeera’s Tanya Noury, saying the new economic sanctions on Iran are as effective as the US military’s bombing campaign. Trump says he has no timetable for ending the war and is prepared to continue it for as long as necessary.Published On 26 Aug 2026

President Trump insists the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, and he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.