Trump: No Reason to Escalate War with Iran

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President Donald Trump said he sees no reason to escalate the war with Iran. In an interview with '60 Minutes', he added that he sees no justification for further steps in the same direction.

According to Trump, at this stage a resumption of the war with Iran appears particularly unlikely. He said it appears there is no need for further military action against Iran, and he stressed this point again later in the conversation.

The remarks point to a cautious approach by the United States toward Iran following the war. Trump reiterated his position that escalation is not required at present, and made clear that he expects renewed fighting is not likely in the near future.