The United States is planning to continue the war with Iran until next year. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for an extension of the deployment period of troops in the Middle East, and has sent a message to military families that some troops may remain stationed in the Middle East until 2027. A ceasefire agreement with Iran has not yet been reached, and both sides continue to engage in armed clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. However, concerns are being raised that long-term deployment could lower troop morale, delay equipment maintenance, and disrupt modernization plans.
