A senior American official told CNN that the ongoing US responses are intended as punishment, not as proportional responses, and that they will not end in the near future, according to a CNN correspondent.
A senior U.S. official, speaking to CNN, described the current American military responses as punitive in nature, explicitly rejecting the notion of proportionality. The official further stated that the campaign is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The remarks, attributed to an unnamed senior official, reflect the administration's current stance. No additional details regarding specific targets or timelines were provided.
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