Stephen Miller Warns Iran War Could Continue Indefinitely Amid Stalled Peace Talks
White House official Stephen Miller has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran could persist indefinitely if the regime fails to capitulate to President Donald Trump’s demands. Despite earlier assertions by Trump that the war would last only four to five weeks and claims of US victory, Miller emphasized the severity of the newly enforced naval blockade around Iranian ports. Speaking on Fox News, Miller stated that this embargo is designed to strangle Iran's economy and pressure Tehran into ending its nuclear enrichment program. He reinforced the administration's stance that all options, including infrastructure bombing, remain on the table. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed these threats, urging Iran to choose wisely. The warning comes after initial peace negotiations faltered, although Trump recently described a proposed Iranian peace plan as workable. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated further economic strains via secondary sanctions. The prolonged conflict has sparked domestic concern in the US, with rising oil prices and market instability driving public desire for a quick resolution, as evidenced by recent polling data showing majority support for ending the war even without achieving all strategic goals.
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Stephen Miller Warns Iran War Could Continue Indefinitely Amid Stalled Peace Talks
White House official Stephen Miller has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran could persist indefinitely if the regime fails to capitulate to President Donald Trump’s demands. Despite earlier assertions by Trump that the war would last only four to five weeks and claims of US victory, Miller emphasized the severity of the newly enforced naval blockade around Iranian ports. Speaking on Fox News, Miller stated that this embargo is designed to strangle Iran's economy and pressure Tehran into ending its nuclear enrichment program. He reinforced the administration's stance that all options, including infrastructure bombing, remain on the table. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed these threats, urging Iran to choose wisely. The warning comes after initial peace negotiations faltered, although Trump recently described a proposed Iranian peace plan as workable. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated further economic strains via secondary sanctions. The prolonged conflict has sparked domestic concern in the US, with rising oil prices and market instability driving public desire for a quick resolution, as evidenced by recent polling data showing majority support for ending the war even without achieving all strategic goals.
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