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Trump Won’t Resume War Unless U.S. Troops Are Killed

June 4, 2026 · 1:34 am ET · Leave a Comment

“President Trump has told aides privately that he would consider ending the ceasefire with Iran if Tehran kills American troops, U.S. officials said, insisting that the weekslong pause in airstrikes remains intact despite a steady stream of violent skirmishes,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The president’s reluctance to reignite the war suggests he might be willing to withstand smaller flare-ups for weeks—or even months—to avoid a broader conflict in the Middle East.”

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