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Senior Iranian Official: "The public wants retaliation... The war could last up to two years"
Summary
- A senior Iranian official stated that the war could continue for up to 2 years.
- He mentioned that the public's demand to attack Israel is higher than ever, strengthening Iran's battle plans.
- While Iran declared that preparations for war are complete, Israel stated it is planning to end the conflict soon.
As reports emerged that Israel plans to end the war promptly, a senior Iranian official indicated that the conflict could continue for up to two years.
According to CNN on the 23rd (local time), a senior Iranian official stated, "The demand from the public to attack Israel is unusually high," and, "This is a factor strengthening Iran's battle plans."
He continued, "We expect the war could last up to two years. We have completed all preparations for this," adding, "The United States should take direct responsibility for this war and bear the consequences." Additionally, he said, "Any call for a temporary cessation of the war is just a ploy to assess Iran's readiness for war."
Meanwhile, according to The Wall Street Journal, an Israeli government official has said they "plan to end the war with Iran soon."
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