Former U.S. President Donald Trump told CBS News that Iran’s retaliatory attacks so far have been “less than what we expected,” indicating that both the scale of the response and the resulting damage appear to fall below initial U.S. projections.$NVDAon

His statement suggests that Washington is carefully evaluating Tehran’s next steps while still keeping military options on the table. $AAPLon The administration appears to be monitoring the situation closely, balancing strategic caution with preparedness.

Markets and U.S. allies are now watching closely to see whether this restrained response marks the peak of tensions — or if a potential second wave could further escalate the conflict.$MSFTon