US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the United States will restart military action if Tehran does not follow key conditions. Trump made it clear that unless Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz open and commits to having no nuclear weapons, “shooting starts” again.
In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump made it clear that US forces will stay in the region for now. “All US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with,” he wrote. He added a direct warning: “If for any reason it is not the ‘Shootin’ Starts,’ bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.”
His remarks came just a day after a temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was brokered by Pakistan, pausing nearly six weeks of conflict. The truce had raised hopes in global markets, especially around oil supply, as the Strait of Hormuz is a key route through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes.
Trump stressed that under the understanding, Iran must ensure the strait remains open for commercial shipping and must not develop nuclear weapons. “Iran will have no nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz WILL BE OPEN & SAFE,” he said, adding that the US military is fully prepared: “In the meantime, our great Military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest AMERICA IS BACK!”
However, signs of tension returning are already visible. Israel has continued strikes in Lebanon, and there are differences between Washington and Tehran over what conditions should end the conflict.
Iran has said shipping through the strait can resume but will be under its coordination, while also insisting that its uranium enrichment program be accepted, something not included in earlier demands shared through the United Nations.
Despite saying a breakdown in talks is “highly unlikely,” Trump repeated that the US is ready to act if needed, warning that any failure to stick to the deal would lead to even stronger military action.
