This is going to be short, I think, it’s going to last for about four weeks

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the Israeli military has launched airstrikes targeting the Iranian capital of Tehran as well as positions in Beirut, Lebanon, marking a significant widening of the regional conflict.

Explosions were reported across Tehran in the early hours of the morning, with Iranian air defense systems reportedly attempting to intercept incoming projectiles. Simultaneously, loud blasts echoed through Beirut’s southern suburbs, a known stronghold for Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group. Casualty figures remain unclear, and both Iran and Lebanon have condemned the strikes as a violation of their sovereignty.

The attacks come just hours after US President Donald Trump weighed in on the escalating crisis. Speaking to reporters at a campaign event, Trump offered a stark prediction regarding the duration of the new phase of the conflict.

“This is going to be a short one, I think, it’s going to last about four weeks, and then it’s going to be over, one way or the other, Trump said, offering a timeline that contrasts sharply with intelligence assessments warning of a potential prolonged war.

Global leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire, fearing that the strikes on Tehran could trigger a full-scale regional war involving multiple proxies and potentially drawing in global powers. The United Nations Security Council has scheduled an emergency session to address the rapidly deteriorating situation. Oil prices have spiked sharply on world markets amid fears of supply disruptions.