US President Donald Trump has indicated to gradually end the ongoing military campaign with Iran. Trump says that America has come very close to achieving its goals and he is considering ‘winding down’ this war. However, amid this announcement, the White House has sought to send 2,500 additional Marine troops to the area and an additional budget of $ 200 billion from Congress for the war.
Trump’s decisions and new objectives of war
President Trump made it clear in a conversation with the social media platform Truth Social and journalists that he is not in favor of a ceasefire at the moment. He said that ceasefire is not done when you are completely defeating your opponents. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the Pentagon had set a time frame of 4 to 6 weeks for this mission. Trump has now declared ‘the security of our allies in the Middle East’ as another major objective of the war.
Impact on Gulf countries and oil market
Even after the arrival of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Iran, the conflict does not seem to be decreasing. Israel is continuously targeting military targets in Tehran and Beirut, Lebanon. Trump has indicated that the responsibility for the security of important sea routes like the Strait of Hormuz should now be taken by other countries that use it. The US is also considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil in the sea to keep global oil prices stable.
Key Details Latest Update Additional troop deployment 2,500 Marines New budget demand $200 billion Total deaths in Iran More than 1,444 Deaths in Lebanon More than 1,000 Mission timeline estimated at 4 to 6 weeks