Iran Says Any New US War Could Last Longer as Trump Says Much of Its Military Is Knocked Out

Summary

Iran has warned that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, and that US President Donald Trump would not be in a position to dictate its timing or conditions of conclusion, according to army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia, as quoted by Iranian state television. Trump said on Saturday that the United States had knocked out much of Iran's military, and suggested the US could swiftly strike its remaining targets in Iran. The remarks came as Iranian officials entered the third day of Qatari-mediated talks in Doha, and the State Department said the 'hand of negotiation has been extended.' Diplomatic efforts have been punctuated by repeated threats from the US and Israel to resume bombardments.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   1 Nov 2026, 11:41 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that Iran says any new US war could last longer, that Trump won't dictate its timing, and that Trump said on Saturday the United States has knocked out much of Iran's military.

2. The Times of Israel

   1 Nov 2026, 17:42 UTCSource ↗

   The Times of Israel reports that the Iranian army says a new war could be longer than the previous one and that Trump won't dictate its duration, as Iranian officials enter the third day of Qatari-mediated talks in Doha, and quotes a State Department statement that the 'hand of negotiation has been extended.'

3. Middle East Eye

   1 Nov 2026, 19:41 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Iran warned on Sunday that a renewed war with the US could last longer than the previous conflict, citing army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia via Iranian state television, after Trump said he still had to 'take care' of more targets and suggested the US could swiftly strike its remaining targets in Iran.