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Israel says it has detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war against Iran
·Tel Aviv, Israel
Israel stated on Monday that it has detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war, Reuters reported, as IDF strikes continued across Iran overnight and ground operations escalated in Lebanon. The Israeli timeline implies operations continuing through at least early April — aligning broadly with US officials' 4-6 week total war duration estimate.
Israel said on Monday it had detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war, Reuters reported. The statement came as IDF forces pounded sites across Iran overnight and launched ground operations in southern Lebanon. Three more weeks from Day 17 (March 16) would put the projected end date at approximately April 6.
The Israeli timeline is consistent with US officials' assessment that the war will last 4-6 weeks in total (placing end date between March 28 and April 11). Trump at his Day 17 press conference simultaneously said the war is the 'beginning of building a new country' — echoing Defence Secretary Hegseth's 'just the beginning' framing — while also claiming Iran has been 'literally obliterated.'
The 3+ week Israeli war plan covers continued air campaigns in Iran, the Lebanon ground phase, and sustained Hormuz/Gulf operations. Iran FM Araghchi on Day 17 declared Iran 'ready to take the war as far as necessary,' suggesting neither side anticipates a near-term end.
Actor responses
Israel has detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war. IDF operations against Iran and Hezbollah will continue.
US officials confirmed a 4-6 week total war duration estimate, broadly consistent with Israel's stated 3+ more weeks timeline.