DOMINANT ANGLE
The United States government defends the escalation against Iran as a proportionate response to a maritime aggression, while allowing President Donald Trump to publicly acknowledge the end of the ceasefire from Ankara.
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
ANALYSIS
The United States government views the current escalation in the Gulf as a response to Iran's "unwarranted aggression," rather than an unintended escalation.
