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Coverage dated March 8, 2026 to March 9, 2026

Trump calls Iran war ‘short term,’ says it could ‘be ended soon’

Headline from Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Monday tried to assuage concerns his war with Iran could become another prolonged military campaign, calling it a “little excursion” that could be wrapped up “soon.” He also urged House Republicans to add several white-hot social issues to a voting overhaul measure as a tra…

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  1. ABC 30 Fresno

    Trump on war with Iran: 'It's going to be a short-term excursion' (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran is a "little excursion" -- adding that he thinks it will be a "short-term excursion" -- in remarks to

  2. Roll Call

    Trump calls Iran war ‘short term,’ says it could ‘be ended soon’ (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Monday tried to assuage concerns his war with Iran could become another prolonged military campaign, calling it a “little excursion” that could be wrapped up “soon.” He also urged House Republicans to add several white-hot social issues to a voting overhaul measure as a tra…

  3. Military Times

    Trump calls war in Iran a ‘little excursion’ (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Trump declared the U.S. has already “won” the war with Iran “in many ways,” but conceded that broader objectives of the conflict remain unresolved.

  4. Fortune

    Trump calls war in Iran 'a little excursion ... to get rid of some evil,' predicting end to hostilities soon (opens Fortune)

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  5. NOTUS

    Trump Tries to Rebrand His War With Iran as a ‘Little Excursion’ (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The president notably omitted the word “war” from his remarks, despite having described the conflict with Iran that way for more than a week.