President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran should work together against ISIS, a common foe, in an attempt to de-escalate tensions between the two countries.
in Baghdad. Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to target Soleimani, a U.S.-designated terrorist, but announced that Iran's attack inflicted no U.S. or Iraq casualties.
"The destruction of ISIS is good for Iran, and we should work together on this and other shared priorities," Trump said."To the people and leaders of Iran: We want you to have a future and a great future. One that you deserve, one of prosperity at home, and harmony with the nations of the world. The United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it."
Iran twice launched missiles from its territory into eastern Syria in response to attacks claimed by ISIS within the Islamic Republic in 2017 and 2018.Soleimani himself played a frontline role in Iran's cross-country war against ISIS, mobilizing allied groups from as away as Afghanistan and Pakistan. As ISIS was degraded, however, the U.S.
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