Within days of President Donald Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran in late February, right-wing media figures began predicting a short, easy conflict that would be over quickly. Instead, the war is about to enter its sixth month with no clear end in sight, with the potential for escalation seemingly everywhere. Right-wing media promised a cakewalk when the war began — instead, the Trump administration delivered a quagmire. Recent developments make clear the extent of how badly the war is going for the U.S. On March 9, Kelly said, “This time next week, we may be able to declare victory and warn Iran, don’t do it again.