India, March 2 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said military operations against Iran could continue for as long as necessary, signalling no fixed timeline for an end to the campaign.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump dismissed questions about duration, saying, "Whatever the time is, it's OK."

"We're already substantially ahead of our time projections," he said. "From the beginning, we projected four to five weeks, but we have the capability to go far longer than that. Whatever it takes, we'll do it."

Trump also brushed aside suggestions that he might lose interest in a prolonged operation.

The remarks come as the United States continues joint military action with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.

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