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Trump Says Another Two to Three Weeks in Iran War

May 4, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC
Matthew James Mcarthur
Matthew James Mcarthur

President Trump says “time is not of the essence for us” in making a deal with Iran.

  • Trump speaks in an interview with Salem News Channel
  • “Probably another two weeks...maybe three weeks,” Trump adds
  • NOTE: US and Iran Trade Fire in Gulf, Shaking Four-Week Ceasefire

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