Trump: Considering Gradual De-escalation of Military Operations Against Iran

Mars Finance reports that on March 21, U.S. President Trump stated that as they consider gradually de-escalating major military operations against the Iranian regime in the Middle East, they are very close to achieving their set goals: 1. Completely weaken Iran’s missile capabilities, launchers, and all related facilities. 2. Destroy Iran’s defense industrial base. 3. Eliminate Iran’s naval and air forces, including air defense systems. 4. Never allow Iran to even approach nuclear capability; at the same time, the U.S. must always maintain a posture that allows for rapid and forceful retaliation if such a situation arises. 5. With the highest level of effort, protect U.S. allies in the Middle East, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other countries. Trump stated that the guard and patrol of the Strait of Hormuz should, when necessary, be undertaken by other countries using the strait; the U.S. will no longer bear this responsibility. If invited to assist, the U.S. is willing to support these countries’ operations in the Strait of Hormuz, but once the threat from Iran is completely eliminated, such assistance will no longer be necessary. Importantly, for these countries, this will be an easy military operation.