This archive report was first published on 8 January 2020.
On January 8, 2020, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, stating that Iran appeared to be 'standing down' after missile strikes on US troop bases in Iraq.
According to Trump, all American soldiers were safe, and only minimal damage was sustained at the military bases. He emphasized that the US military was prepared for any situation.
Trump announced that the US would be imposing 'additional punishing sanctions' on Iran but did not mention possible retaliation for the missile attacks.
Iran's response was seen as a measured first reaction to the killing of General Qasem Soleimani in an American drone strike.
