President Donald Trump told the CBS program 60 Minutes that the United States’ war with Iran was a “good decision” in the long term, even though it had short‑term impacts. He added that there is “no reason” to further escalate the conflict.
During the interview, Trump explained that the decision to engage militarily with Iran was made with a view to securing U.S. interests over the longer horizon. He acknowledged that the immediate consequences had been difficult but maintained that the overall outcome was positive.
“It was a good decision in the long term, even though the short‑term impact was…,” Trump said, adding that “there is no reason to escalate war with Iran.”
The comments come amid ongoing U.S. debates over its policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East. Trump’s remarks reflect his administration’s stance that a measured approach is preferable to further military engagement.
While the interview did not detail specific strategies or timelines, it underscored the president’s view that the current state of affairs should not prompt additional conflict with Iran.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>