Fears of prolonged war, military costs likely forced Trump to back down in Iran
US President Donald Trump has agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran, potentially paving the way to end the nearly six-week-old war. The decision may have been driven by fears of a prolonged and costly war, as well as concerns over the potential for a long-term US military commitment in the region.
US President Donald Trump has agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran. The decision comes after Trump threatened Iran with annihilation, but ultimately backed down due to concerns over a prolonged war. The US military could quickly take control of the Strait of Hormuz, but maintaining security would require a high-risk operation. This could be a years-long American commitment, requiring 30,000 to 45,000 troops. The ceasefire may pave the way to end the nearly six-week-old war. The US and Iran have been in conflict since the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28.
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