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US - Jul 9, 2026 - 'Days, weeks or months': US gearing up for prolonged military campaign against Iran - The United States anticipates a prolonged military confrontation with Iran lasting weeks. This escalation follows fresh US strikes and Iran's retaliatory actions in the region. Hardline factions in Iran are reportedly frustrated with the perceived lack of benefits from a memorandum of understanding. President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire over after Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.

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