Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures | First Thing
Summary
The United States has paused strikes on Iran following military advice and ongoing diplomatic talks to avoid full war. The Pentagon updated casualty numbers showing 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded since the conflict began in February. Meanwhile, Iran also paused its retaliatory attacks, and global markets reacted to the pause.Key Facts
- The US stopped bombing Iran for a third night after military leaders advised President Trump to pause.
- Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing to prevent the conflict from escalating into full war.
- Iran announced a pause in its retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region.
- Oil prices dropped as markets responded to the reduced military activity.
- The Pentagon reported 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded since the war began on February 28.
- Admiral Bradley Cooper told President Trump that US military efforts had reached their limit.
- Singer Katy Perry criticized the White House for using her song in a video showing US strikes on Iran without her permission.
- The situation is part of a nearly five-month conflict involving US military actions against Iran.
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