Trump's Iran Fight: Stronger Terms, Global Allies

0:00On March 15, President Trump has made it clear he's holding off on ceasefire talks with Iran, even though Iran seems open to a deal. He wants much stronger terms, like Iran dropping its nuclear plans entirely. Meanwhile, Israel says the fight could drag on for weeks, with thousands of targets still left to hit. The conflict kicked off late last month, when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iranian sites. Iran fired back with missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. bases in the region. Israeli air forces have run about 400 ways of attacks in Western and Central Iran since February 28. 13 U.S. service members have died so far, including six in a refueling plane crash in Iraq on Friday. Families and troops are feeling the weight of these losses, while global markets watch nervously as Iran threatens to block the Shred of Hormuz, A. Key oil shipping lane. Trump is rallying allies like China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to send ships and help keep that straight open.

1:02U.S. forces also hit Carg Island, Iran's main oil export spot in the Persian Gulf, causing major damage without touching energy setups. Oil prices are up, but Trump brushes off worries about gas costs hurting at home. His main goals stay stopping. Iran from bullying neighbors in the Middle East, as operations push forward until objectives are met.