WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of war with Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran appeared to be “standing down” after firing missiles – without causing casualties – at US troops based in Iraq.
In a televised address to the nation from the White House, Trump emphasised that there were “no Americans harmed” in the salvo of missiles aimed at two bases, reported Channel News Asia (CNA).
“No Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime,” he said.
He added: “Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world.”
While he promised to immediately impose “punishing” new economic sanctions on Tehran, Trump welcomed signs the Islamic republic “appears to be standing down” in the tit-for-tat confrontation.
The comments cooled what threatened to become an uncontrolled boiling over of tensions after Trump ordered the killing last Friday of key Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.
