Senior White House advisers have privately warned U.S. President Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran could continue for years, potentially lasting through the remainder of his term, according to a report on Sept. 9 by The Wall Street Journal.

The report comes as Iran and the US launch the biggest wave of attacks on shipping so far since the start of the six-month-old war

WSJ report says Vance, Rubio and others told US president the war may extend beyond January 2029 inauguration, while he asserts it will end 'immediately after' November midterms