president trump called off a retooaretaliatory strike sayinge loss of iranian lives would not be proportional. these measures represent a strong and proportionate response to iran s actions. reporter: last week president trump suggested the shootdown maybe ordered by a rogue commander and that iranian leadership did not approve it. in addition, the treasury department slaps sanctions on eight iranian military leaders including the head of the navy. what we announced today indicates it wasn t a mistake. it was intentional act. i wouldn t read anything into that nor designated people who believe are responsible for chain of command. reporter: president trump repeated his offer to meet iran s leadership without reconditions. we would love to be able to negotiate a deal. they don t want to, that s fine too. we would love to be able to.