Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., says the U.S.-Iran conflict has moved into what he describes as a “mop-up operation.” Speaking on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Marshall said the “major war” is over and characterized the newer U.S. strikes as follow-on actions rather than the beginning of a new phase of conflict. His comments come hours after the United States launches additional strikes on Iran, which have been reported as resuming hostilities.
Marshall also disputed the idea that the conflict is fully finished as characterized by the Trump administration, while still arguing that the main fighting phase has ended. In the interview, he frames the latest military activity as limited to concluding actions following earlier escalation, though he does not specify operational details.
Across the outlets provided, the shared focus is Marshall’s description of the timing and nature of the strikes, emphasizing both his view that the conflict’s “major” portion is complete and his position that fighting is not necessarily “over.”
