Donald Trump stated he may refrain from military strikes against Iran if the country does not engage in provocative actions.
President Donald Trump stated he may hold off on attacking Iran if the country refrains from new provocations. While Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and winding down hostilities, a White House official noted he remains the sole decision-maker on military action. US intelligence assessments suggest that economic sanctions and a naval blockade are currently damaging Iran's economy.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 55 percent of Americans believed the war was not worth its cost.
- Trump stated the US controls the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump claimed the Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse.
- US intelligence assessments suggest naval blockade and economic sanctions are damaging Iran's economy.
- President Donald Trump may hold off on attacking Iran if the US faces no new provocations from Tehran or the Houthis in Yemen.
- A White House official said Trump remained the sole decision-maker on military action.
- Trump has alternated between threats of escalating the war and winding down hostilities.
Outlets: Al-Masdar Online, Al-Monitor, Business Recorder, Cyprus Mail, Free Malaysia Today, Haaretz, Hasht-e Subh (English), IranWire, Middle East Eye, Sowetan, The Economic Times, The Hindu (International), The Jerusalem Post, The Kathmandu Post, The Korea Times, The New Arab, Times of India (Top), Times of Israel, TimesLIVE
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