The Donald Trump administration announced that it is considering whether to proceed with the destruction of Iran or not. These remarks come as the war approaches its seventh month with no signs of ending.
Major Decision
Trump stated in an interview with Axios: "I have a big decision ahead of me. Do I want to destroy them or not? This is a big decision. Anything can happen to me." He has previously made apocalyptic statements regarding Iran.
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War Status and Casualties
The war that Trump predicted would last four to five weeks has reached a stalemate. However, this month, some attacks have occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic in this waterway, which is a vital trade route, has remained at low levels.
Trump stated this week that the United States is "hopefully nearing the end of the war" and mentioned that he has spoken directly with Tehran. He also added: "I think this will probably be after the midterm elections."
Formal negotiations have not taken place since the collapse of an informal agreement in June. The recent statements from the U.S. President come just days before the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This diplomatic meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, is expected to include a side meeting among leaders of six Gulf countries.
Trump also said: "I want to know where they are and how they operate. We have protected them well." This war, which Trump deems necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, has resulted in the deaths of 18 American forces and injuries to hundreds more. According to HRANA statistics, over 3000 Iranians have lost their lives in this war.
This conflict has also cost the United States about $38 billion and increased fuel prices. According to AAA statistics, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States reached $4.43 by Thursday, up from $2.98 two days before the war began.
According to recent polls, this conflict in the Middle East is widely unpopular in the United States. A Reuters poll released late last month found that only 31 percent of Americans support U.S. military action against Iran, down from 37 percent in March.
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Source: independent.co.uk
