1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
In focus
IranUkraineChina
Latest audioLatest videos
Live TV
ConflictsUnited States of America

Hegseth, Trump dismiss fears over 'endless war' in Iran

08:00

This browser does not support the video element.

Nicole Frölich in Berlin, Germany | Benjamin Alvarez Gruber in Washington D.C.
March 2, 2026

Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to reassure Americans, insisting the escalating Iran conflict won't spiral into another long, costly war for the US.

Skip next section Similar stories from United States of America

Similar stories from United States of America

Racism and discrimination in US immigration policy

The American Dream is not open to everyone. A look at racism in US immigration policy.
Human RightsJuly 26, 202526:04 min
Skip next section More on Conflicts from North America

More on Conflicts from North America

US confirms attacks on Iran

Explosions have been heard in the capital Tehran, and local media are reporting nationwide missile strikes.
ConflictsFebruary 28, 202602:31 min

11‑year‑old Ukraine war victim urges US to help end conflict

Roman Oleksiv travelled to Washington to lobby for continued American support for Ukraine.
ConflictsFebruary 23, 202603:45 min

Mom of US veteran killed in Ukraine: 'Can't appease Putin'

Former US soldier Andrew Webber had been fighting as a volunteer in Ukraine — until he was killed by a Russian drone.
ConflictsJanuary 13, 202605:00 min
Show more
Skip next section More on Conflicts from around the world

More on Conflicts from around the world

Iran's opposition: United, divided, ready to take over?

Is there a real opposition in Iran — or a leaderless uprising? We break it down with Niloofar Gholami.
ConflictsMarch 2, 202608:08 min

Trump's Iran war spills over into wider Middle East

Overnight, Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters struck Israel, triggering retaliatory attacks on sounthern Lebanon and Beirut.
ConflictsMarch 2, 202602:02 min

Global protests and celebrations follow Khamenei's death

The US strikes on Iran and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, have sparked strong reactions worldwide.
ConflictsMarch 2, 202602:07 min
Show more
Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

Iran war: Will Europe's split on US strikes backfire?

The EU is united in condemning Iran, but divided on whether to criticize the US. Some warn that could come back to bite.
PoliticsMarch 2, 2026

Iran war: Much of Gulf, Israel halts oil, gas production

ConflictsMarch 3, 2026

Iran war duration may be dictated by US ammunition stock

ConflictsMarch 2, 202606:45 min
Skip next section More stories from DW

More stories from DW

Go to homepage