Donald Trump and his advisers were surprised by the scale of Iran's response. According to WSJ, The US allies in the Persian Gulf are privately expressing dissatisfaction with Washington's actions.
Trump's reaction to Iran's actions
Donald Trump and his advisers were surprised by the scale and scope of Iran's actions. The WSJ reports this with reference to sources.
This week, Trump spoke privately with the leaders of the Gulf states to discuss the situation.
Allies' discontent in the Persian Gulf
Diplomats and others familiar with the situation report that US allies in the Gulf are privately extremely angry with Washington's actions. They accuse the Trump administration of fomenting a war that has put them in the crosshairs and affected their image as a business-friendly region.
US plans for military presence
US officials have privately stated that there are no plans to withdraw troops from the region. Additional marines and warships are being sent to the region. Some officials expect the fighting to last for several weeks or longer, although there is another scenario - Trump could declare victory and end the fighting.
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