Summary
- Trump said he would not resume a full-scale war unless an Iranian attack causes US military deaths.
- US officials said Trump does not want the conflict in the Middle East to expand into a full-scale war and is maintaining a stance of tolerating limited clashes.
- The US and Iran are continuing talks on a ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump said a deal could be reached within the next week.
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President Donald Trump has told aides he will not resume a full-scale war with Iran unless an Iranian attack kills US troops, the Wall Street Journal reported on June 3.
Trump recently told advisers he could consider ending the current ceasefire if Iran kills US military personnel, the Journal said.
Still, Trump has maintained that the ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect despite sporadic military clashes in recent weeks.
US officials said Trump does not want the conflict in the Middle East to expand into a full-scale war. They said he is willing to tolerate limited clashes while trying to avoid a broader military confrontation.
The Journal said Trump's stance suggests he could accept limited clashes for weeks or months to avoid a wider war in the Middle East.
The US and Iran are continuing talks on extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump recently said a deal could be reached within the next week, signaling hope for a diplomatic solution.
Suehyeon Lee
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