President Donald Trump is confronting a longstanding dilemma faced by U.S. presidents: how to manage a war that lasts longer than anticipated and the ways it can reshape a presidency. The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pose strategic and political challenges for the administration as it seeks an endgame.

This issue has historical resonance, with past presidents similarly haunted by prolonged military engagements and their consequences for leadership and legacy.

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