Trump eyes next Middle East conquest as conflict rages
Why it matters: The U.S. may deploy an additional 5,000 troops to the region within weeks, escalating the conflict.
- President Donald Trump claims the U.S. military is preparing a new Middle East operation while fighting continues.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump are held responsible for igniting the six‑week war that now includes heavy Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
- UN officials condemn the Lebanese strikes and warn that ceasefire talks could collapse within days.
- Foreign Policy profile shows a senior Washington adviser’s long‑term influence on the administration’s aggressive Middle East stance.
President Donald Trump boasted that the U.S. military is already plotting its “next conquest” as the Middle East conflict, sparked by him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu six weeks ago, rages on. UN officials condemned massive strikes on Lebanon and warned a ceasefire could crumble, while analysts note that long‑standing Washington hawks continue to shape policy.
