Trump says Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resume
Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with U.S. media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart after last Tuesday's midterm elections.
In a recent interview with 60 Minutes, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he sees no reason to escalate the war with Iran and is not looking to do so. However, he defended his decision to initiate the conflict in late February, citing Iran's nuclear program as the primary reason. Trump also mentioned that while the current situation may not be ideal for today and tomorrow, he believes it will ultimately be a good decision for the country.
The president emphasized that Task Force Iron Gate, a new U.S. military task force aimed at extending the Iran naval blockade to overland routes, is fully operational.
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- Trump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume al-monitor.com
