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The challenges in Iran are even greater due to Tehran’s longstanding investment in air defenses and the duration of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This is roughly half the duration of previous mission plans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He said that while the attack on Iran had been anticipated, its timing and the duration of the war that has ensued were surprising.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran had "had no negotiations with America in these thirty-one days," referring to the duration of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But to Bush, they suggested that uranium research could be safely laid aside for the duration of the war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik