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US President Donald Trump did not want to engage the US in a prolonged conflict in West Asia with Iran.
Trump rejected plan for prolonged Iran strikes, wary of dragging US into deeper conflict. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)
US President Donald Trump personally rejected a sweeping military plan to expand US strikes on Iran, broadcaster NBC News said in a new report, citing current and former officials familiar with the deliberations.
The proposal, drawn up by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), would have targeted three more nuclear sites and unfolded over several weeks. The report said that the plan stretched far beyond the limited strikes Trump eventually authorized last month.
The report highlighted that the US President wanted to be consistent with his desire to avoid prolonged foreign entanglements for the US military and is said to have pushed back on the idea.
Officials told the broadcaster that Trump was wary of dragging the US into a deeper conflict with Tehran and concerned about potential casualties on both sides.
The CENTCOM plan, dubbed the “All-In Plan” by some officials, had envisioned a sustained offensive, but the NBC News report said Trump’s instinct was to opt for a shorter, more targeted action.
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev…Read More
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev… Read More
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