President Trump avoids worsening situation without mentioning counterattack on Iran Jan 9 4:39

U.S. President Trump addressed the people after Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Iraq, stressing that no Americans had been killed or injured. He also acknowledged that the likelihood of further attacks by Iran was unlikely, and did not mention any counterattacks, making it clear that he wanted to avoid escalating the situation.

Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at U.S. forces stationed in Iraq early in the morning on Tuesday afternoon, claiming retaliation for the killing of Revolutionary Guard commander Soleimani.

In response, President Trump addressed the people at the White House at 11:30 am on August 8 and at 1:30 am on September 9 Japan Time.

In this statement, President Trump revealed that no American casualties had been killed or injured in the attack, saying, "All U.S. soldiers are in a safe situation. Damage to military bases was minimal." Stressed.

He said, "Iran seems to be at odds so far, it's good for all parties and for the world." .

He added, "We have strong troops and equipment, but we do not want to use them." He added that the countermeasures against Iran were not to use military force, but to impose new economic sanctions and apply pressure. He showed his idea to continue.

Finally, he said to the people and leaders of Iran: "The United States is ready for peace with all those who seek peace."

Although President Trump has often warned that Iran will fight back if he retaliates, he did not mention the fight back in his speech and clarified his desire to avoid escalating the situation.

United Nations welcomes retreat from serious clashes

A UN spokesman for President Trump's speech said on Tuesday that "we are pleased to indicate that we will retreat from a full-fledged conflict."

The United Nations warned that tensions had increased after Iran launched a ballistic missile at a U.S. military stationed in neighboring Iraq early in the morning on August 8, and urged the parties to maximize self-control again. Had issued a statement.

Since then, President Trump has clearly stated in his speech that he wanted to avoid further escalation of the situation, suggesting that the United Nations had recognized that serious conflicts could be avoided for the time being.

Letter to U.S. side immediately after Iranian government attack

Immediately after an Iranian military attack on the U.S. military, Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif said on Friday that the Iranian government had sent a letter to the United States.

Prior to the letter, the defense minister of defense defence said, `` What will happen to Iran will depend on what the United States will do in the future. '' And said he was thinking of determining what the United States would do.

Iran really wants to avoid a head-on collision with the United States, and it is expected that President Trump will give a speech on Tuesday and consider what to do next.

Iraqi Shiite armed organization "Next time when Iraq retaliates"

Following this Iranian attack, Iraqi armed groups have also warned of an attack on the United States.

A leader in the Iraqi Shiite Islamic Shiite armed organization Asaiv Ahul Hak, closely linked to Iran, issued a statement on Tuesday. The Iraqi people will be brave and outperform the Iranian attacks. "

This armed organization is a group of Iraqi Shiite militias, a powerful force belonging to the "People's Mobilization Corps" and has been designated as a terrorist organization by the US government.

In Iraq, other Shiite militants have also warned of retaliation, and depending on the future of the United States, such militants could launch an attack on the United States in Iraq.

In Iran, citizens hope to ease tensions

In response to President Trump's speech, some heard that Tehran, the Iranian capital, would ease military tensions with the United States in the future.

A 58-year-old man said, "War is not a good thing. Maybe the tension will no longer increase. The killing of Commander Soleimani by the United States has united the Iranians. It is the United States that is troubled by war. "

A 35-year-old man said, "It is not necessary to retaliate from the Iranian side, this is enough. We need to figure out how the United States will come out. If the United States retaliates, we will I can fight back more. "