operation

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White House officials say the president will update viewers on the operation in the Middle East and reiterate the two- to three-week timeline for concluding hostilities he offered on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Perhaps this could all be done more quickly than securing the Strait of Hormuz or occupying Kharg, but it’s not an in-and-out operation like Venezuela.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The system allows for hands-free operation in certain situations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The acknowledgment underscores that despite weeks of intensive U.S. operations targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure, the threat has not been fully eliminated and continues to be a factor in the military operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“He’s at the Mutton. Our operation is officially underway.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin