Washington DC, June 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) expressed optimism about the prospects of de-escalation in West Asia following Iran's retaliatory missile attack on American military bases in Qatar and Iraq.

Trump suggested that the response may have "got everything out of Iran's system" and could mark the end of the current cycle of hostility, opening the door to peace.

In a series of posts on Truth Social, the US President downplayed the impact of Iran's attack and praised the preparedness of American forces, noting Iran's response was anticipated and countered effectively.

"Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have ve...