Trump administration's goal is 'deterrence, not war' with Iran, says Pentagon chief

<strong>New Delhi:</strong> The Trump administration is not seeking to start a war with Iran but to deter the country, the US defence chief said. Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan was addressing media after exiting a closed-door meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "This is about deterrence, not about war.

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<strong>New Delhi:</strong> The Trump administration is not seeking to start a war with Iran but to deter the country, the US defence chief said. Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan was addressing media after exiting a closed-door meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "This is about deterrence, not about war.