Breaking! Trump: Considering Gradual De-escalation of Military Operations Against Iran! Iran's Supreme Leader Delivers New Year Address

Trump considers gradually de-escalating military actions against Iran.

On the 20th, President Trump posted on social media stating, “We are very close to achieving our goal,” and that the U.S. is considering a phased reduction of military operations targeting Iran.

Additionally, Trump said he believes that when the U.S. wants to end the conflict with Iran, Israel is also ready to conclude the hostilities.

Regarding Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a written New Year message on the occasion of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, congratulating on Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz, and setting the slogan for the new year as “Achieving economic resilience under the protection of national unity and security.”

Trump considers gradually de-escalating military actions against Iran

On the same day, Trump posted on his social media platform “Truth Social” that as they consider gradually de-escalating major military actions against the Iranian regime in the Middle East, they are very close to achieving their set goals:

• Completely weakening Iran’s missile capabilities, launch systems, and all related facilities.

• Destroying Iran’s defense industrial base.

• Eliminating Iran’s naval and air forces, including air defense systems.

• Never allowing Iran even to 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.

With the highest level of force, protecting U.S. allies in the Middle East, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other countries.

Trump stated that guarding and patrolling the Strait of Hormuz should be undertaken by other countries that use the strait when necessary, and the U.S. will no longer bear this responsibility. If invited, 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.

Trump: When the U.S. wants to end the Iran conflict, Israel will also be ready

On the 20th, local time, Trump said he believes that when the U.S. wants to end the conflict with Iran, Israel is also prepared to conclude the hostilities.

When asked whether Israel is ready to end the war with Iran once the U.S. completes its military actions, Trump replied, “I think so.”

Trump said he is not interested in a ceasefire with Iran. Before leaving the White House for Florida, he stated, “We can have dialogue, but I don’t want a ceasefire. When you’re completely destroying the other side, you’re not going to bother with a ceasefire.” Trump added, “They have no navy, no air force, no equipment.”

Regarding UK assistance, Trump said the UK responded slowly and should have acted faster. On the 20th, the UK government authorized the U.S. to use UK military bases to strike Iranian missile facilities used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. officials: Thousands of additional troops sent to the Middle East; 232 U.S. service members injured in Iran-related operations

On March 20, three U.S. officials revealed that the U.S. military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East.

One anonymous official said, “The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and its Marine expeditionary unit will depart from the U.S. West Coast about three weeks early for the Middle East.”

Another U.S. official stated that the U.S. is sending three more ships and about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East.

Additionally, U.S. officials reported that since the start of military operations against Iran, 232 U.S. service members have been injured, mostly with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). About 207 have returned to duty, while 10 are seriously injured.

Iran’s Supreme Leader delivers New Year message emphasizing economic resilience

On the occasion of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a written New Year message, congratulating Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz, and setting the slogan for the new year as “Achieving economic resilience under the protection of national unity and security.”

Khamenei reviewed the past year’s two wars and one riot, congratulating on the victories achieved, and expressing condolences and sympathy for the martyrs and their families. He thanked everyone involved in resisting hegemonism and standing with the people, including the “brave president and officials.” He stated that the unprecedented unity among Iranians has caused enemies to suffer setbacks.

Khamenei said, “Enemies have been exploiting our economic and administrative weaknesses.” Ensuring livelihoods, improving infrastructure, and creating wealth for the public are key to countering economic warfare. Therefore, he has set the slogan for the new year as “Achieving economic resilience under the protection of national unity and security,” and has announced that a comprehensive plan has been formulated and will be implemented.

Khamenei reiterated his intention to maintain friendly relations with neighboring countries and offered assistance to improve relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan. He specifically clarified, “Recent attacks in Turkey and Oman are not carried out by Iran’s armed forces or resistance fronts. These are false accusations by enemies trying to create regional division.”

Compiled from: CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency

Proofread by: Xu Xin