US Administration Offers Conflicting Statements on Iran Conflict and West Asia Security

Kathmandu. The Donald Trump administration of the United States has created some confusion with its recent varied statements regarding the conflict with Iran and the security situation in West Asia.While administration officials have stated that a temporary ceasefire is in place and military activities are primarily defensive, they have also indicated that military action could resume if necessary.US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the US military is assisting in ensuring the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, this step is purely for defensive purposes and a ceasefire is currently in effect.However, reports of...