President of the United States Donald Trump has not announced a change in strategy regarding Iran, despite the increasing number of American military casualties to 17. Washington plans to maintain its course of striking Iranian targets and ensuring maritime security.
US President Donald Trump has not yet declared any shift in his Iran policy, notwithstanding recent losses among American military personnel and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. This is reported by Bloomberg, as noted by UNN.
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According to US Central Command, the number of deceased American service members has risen to 17. The identification process for the remains of another victim from the strike on a US base in Jordan is also ongoing.
Throughout the weekend, Iran and the US continued their exchange of strikes, and the previous peaceful understanding has effectively lapsed.
Despite this, Trump has not yet ordered an expansion of the military operation. Instead, he has urged Congress to include new sanctions against Iran in the legislative bill concerning sanctions against Russia.
Bloomberg indicates that Washington intends to maintain its current approach – carrying out strikes against Iranian objectives and ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Experts caution that the parties have entered a “cycle of escalation,” and the conflict, which has been ongoing for 21 weeks, continues to pose a significant threat to international security and the global economy.