Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that ending the Iran war is up to President Donald Trump, stating that the U.S. and Israel's joint military campaign in Iran will continue. He declined to specify how long the conflict would continue. Despite emphasizing the importance of meeting the military's stated objectives and ensuring Iran doesn't have a nuclear capability, Heegseth stated that the president's determination will determine when the war ends. The conflict is currently in its fifth week and the likelihood of lasting just three or four weeks has decreased significantly.