The US is currently engaged in a war with Iran, and the Trump administration has yet to consistently explain its actions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the government knew about the impending Israeli action and that preemptively attacking them would result in higher casualties. The administration also lacks clear vision for what happens next in Iran, with some suggesting it could last about four weeks. The conflict could escalate further further, with questions about the length of the war being asked and the potential movement of the timeline.