Iranian Official: War with Israel Will Last “Several Weeks,” May Escalate

A senior Iranian official, reportedly close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, announced on Iranian state television that the conflict with Israel is expected to continue for “several weeks.” He warned that the war may intensify in both scale and scope. The statement marks a shift from limited retaliation to a potentially long-term confrontation, and could be laying the narrative groundwork for deeper regional involvement. The source’s proximity to Iran’s leadership suggests the regime is bracing for extended operations and signaling its resolve to both domestic and foreign audiences.