President Donald Trump has taken advantage of the rescue operation of the pilot shot down in Iran to reshape his views on the conflict, which has not received much domestic support.
Previously, President Donald Trump faced the risk of a crisis when a US soldier was shot down and trapped deep in enemy territory. However, the bold rescue operation that took place at the weekend helped him quickly shift the story, describing it as a symbolic military victory.
Speaking at the White House, President Trump emphasized the US military's ability to "do everything necessary to bring its people back safely", while saying that the campaign is lucky.
At the press conference, Mr. Trump described in detail the rescue process, including the injured pilot having to hide for 2 days, while the search force crossed steep terrain, climbed mountains and handled many risky situations. He said that hundreds of soldiers participated in the operation, although some military commanders had advised against it due to the high level of danger.
The rescue campaign became the focus of Mr. Trump's speeches, helping him show the image of controlling the war situation that lasted for weeks. This is also the 2nd time in a short time he has directly appeared to convey a message about Iran.
Despite emphasizing the factor of military success, President Trump still expressed frustration with the slow diplomatic process, lack of cooperation from allies and the situation of the Hoarmuz Strait being blocked, affecting global energy supplies.
When asked about the possibility of escalation or end of the conflict, he did not give a clear answer. However, the US leader still affirmed that victory is inevitable and believes that the opponent has been defeated militarily.
