ME News reports that on July 26 (UTC+8), U.S. President Trump postponed plans to expand military strikes against Iran, as American officials feared escalation could provoke a more severe Iranian retaliation, further depleting the Pentagon’s stockpile of air defense interceptors in the Middle East. Since July 7, the United States has launched consecutive military strikes against Iran, citing retaliatory action for Iranian attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Subsequently, U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE came under intense attack by Iran. According to U.S. sources, Trump stated on the 23rd that he was considering “a large-scale strike” against Iran. Even on the morning of the 24th, prior to the meeting, Trump was still contemplating expanding military operations against Iran. However, after the meeting, Trump ordered U.S. forces not to launch any strikes against Iran. U.S. officials indicated that Trump’s decision to temporarily shelve plans for a larger-scale strike suggests he was partially persuaded by his military advisors. Escalating military action against Iran could trigger even fiercer retaliation, placing greater strain on U.S. air defense systems. (CCTV News) (Source: ODAILY)
Trump Delays Expansion of Military Action Against Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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Trump delays military escalation against Iran amid on-chain data indicating heightened geopolitical risk. The U.S. had responded to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but following strikes on bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE, Trump ordered a pause. Military advisors warned of overstraining air defense systems. Traders are advised to monitor altcoins, as tensions impact market sentiment.
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