"The Israeli military estimates it would need several more weeks of fighting to complete its war goals in Iran, two Israeli military officials told NPR on Tuesday."
"President Trump believes there is an opportunity to leverage the tremendous achievements we have reached alongside the U.S. military to realize the goals of the war through an agreement."
"Though Israel's military said this week it has destroyed or disabled the majority of Iran's ballistic missile launchers, Iran continues to launch missiles at Israel."
"One of the officials, serving in a senior role in the Israeli military's operations directorate, said the war has degraded Iran's chain of command, delayed Iran's nuclear plans and destroyed many of its militia."
The Israeli military anticipates needing several more weeks to fulfill its objectives in the war against Iran. U.S. President Trump is engaged in talks aimed at ending the conflict, although Iran denies direct negotiations. Countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, and Turkey are involved in backchannel efforts for a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged Trump's diplomatic initiatives. Despite significant military successes against Iran, including the destruction of missile launchers, Iran continues to launch missiles at Israel, impacting civilian areas.
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