President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that the US has not yet determined how long its military will remain stationed in the Gulf, adding that it is 'a good place to stay.' 'We haven't thought about it yet, probably for a while,' Trump said when asked, according to his remarks reported by Israeli media.
President Donald Trump addressed the duration of the US military presence in the Gulf during an exchange with reporters Wednesday evening. Asked how long U.S. forces would remain in the region, Trump replied: 'We haven't thought about it yet, probably for a while. It's a good place to stay.' The remark comes amid an ongoing U.S. military posture in the Gulf linked to tensions with Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump stated earlier this week that the U.S. continues talks with Iran and may have an idea 'within a day or two,' and that the naval blockade would remain in effect until a final deal is signed. The President has also said the bombing campaign against Iran was halted after parties approved a deal, and that Iran had asked for a halt to strikes. The new comment suggests the administration foresees an extended U.S. military footprint in the region, even as diplomatic tracks continue. No specific timeline or conditions for withdrawal were mentioned.
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