Iran war, said to be over "very soon," nears 6 months

The Iran war — defined by fits and starts and strain on America's military — will hit the half-year mark next week with both Washington and Tehran betting they can outlast one another.

Why it matters: President Trump has repeatedly promised the fight would be quick, decisive and over " very soon ."

The big picture: The war's length is pushing once-niche national-security issues — munitions levels , defense contracting, at-sea replenishment — into everyday conversation.