According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Trump privately indicated that the death of US military personnel would be a decisive factor in determining the future of the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
The report states that the pause in large-scale military operations between the United States and Iran remains in effect, despite continued low-level clashes and incidents of tension involving both sides.
Citing US officials, the newspaper reported that Trump is currently keen to avoid a new and wider conflict in the Middle East. As a result, he appears willing to tolerate limited incidents and flare-ups in an effort to prevent the region from sliding into a broader war.
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The report further suggests that Trump’s reluctance to reignite hostilities indicates he may be prepared to endure weeks—or even months—of contained tensions, provided the situation does not escalate into a full-scale military confrontation.
It is important to note that Pakistan Matters has not independently verified the claims made in the report. News agency Reuters, while citing The Wall Street Journal report, also stated that it was unable to immediately verify the claims.
The development comes at a time when efforts are continuing to preserve the ceasefire and advance ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran, while regional and international observers closely monitor the risk of renewed military escalation.
