# military casualties

After U.S. Casualties, Trump Promises 'Revenge' as Iran Says It Will Decide When Hostilities End

After U.S. military casualties in the Middle East, former president Donald Trump vowed revenge while Iranian officials insisted that only Tehran would determine when fighting stops. The exchange highlights the risk of prolonged proxy-driven escalation, domestic political pressures on both sides, and potential disruption to regional stability and global energy markets.