Summary
- Trump said he would not restart a full-scale war with Iran unless an Iranian attack causes US military deaths.
- US officials said Trump does not want a broader regional war in the Middle East and is maintaining a stance aimed at avoiding a large-scale military confrontation.
- 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 restart 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 service members, the newspaper said.
Even after sporadic military clashes in recent weeks, Trump has maintained that the ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect.
US officials said Trump does not want the conflict in the Middle East to expand into a full-scale regional war. They added that he is willing to tolerate limited clashes if that helps avoid a large military confrontation.
The Journal said Trump's stance suggests he could accept weeks or even months of limited fighting to avoid a broader 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.
