WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis. Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel meanwhile after supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed to have dealt a “dizzying blow” to his country’s enemies.

The US president says that Washington is "very close" to meeting its goals in the Middle East

But more troops and warships are being sent to the region and the White House is seeking billions more in funding for the war.