Pentagon prepares for Israeli-US war on Iran that could last until September: Report

Pentagon prepares for Israeli-US war on Iran that could last until September: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 03/05/2026 - 07:47 A conflict expected to last 'weeks' is now stretching into months and threatening to dominate Donald Trump’s presidency A man holds an Iranian flag amid the debris of a destroyed building following airstrikes in central Tehran on March 4, 2026. (AFP) Off The Pentagon is rushing to expand intelligence operations as Washington prepares for a prolonged war on Iran launched alongside Israel , with military planning now stretching well into the autumn. A report by the US outlet Politico on Wednesday revealed that US Central Command has asked the Pentagon to deploy additional military intelligence officers to its headquarters in Tampa, Florida.