Retired Army Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks believes that the Iranian regime can withstand joint U.S.-Israeli attacks for a couple of years. He also suggested that President Trump may decide to maintain the current bombing campaign on Iran, which he described as "very costly" and comes with political implications, or attempt to resolve the issue with a diplomatic solution. The war, now in its fourth week, is expected to escalate, with the White House reportedly planning to ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding for its military campaign. This raises concerns about a drawn-out conflict.