Trump: US May Reinitiate Strikes on Iran ‘If They Misbehave’
Trump cautions that the US may resume strikes on Iran as Tehran suggests a phased agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may resume strikes on Iran if it concludes that Tehran is violating current expectations regarding a potential agreement, as both parties persist in indirect discussions about a new deal framework.
His remarks arise as Iran puts forth a proposal via intermediaries that distinguishes between immediate maritime and sanctions matters and subsequent nuclear discussions.
“If they misbehave or do something wrong, we will address it in the moment.” “However, there is a possibility that it could occur,” Trump stated.
He mentioned that he had received a briefing on the outline of a proposed deal but was awaiting the precise wording.
“They explained the idea behind the agreement to me.” “They’re going to provide me with the precise wording now,” he stated.
An Iranian official stated that the proposal encompasses the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of the United States blockade on Iran, with discussions on nuclear matters to be considered at a later stage.
The plan outlines the withdrawal of US forces near Iran, the release of frozen Iranian assets, sanctions relief, and compensation arrangements, as reported by Iranian state-linked sources.
For several months, the Strait of Hormuz has predominantly limited global oil transportation and shipping activity in the Gulf.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the Iranian proposal and raised questions about its terms in a post on his social media platform, stating that Iran had not incurred sufficient costs for its actions.
Weeks ago, the US and Israel halted bombing operations; however, a formal agreement to conclude the conflict has yet to be established.
Iran asserts that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes, whereas the United States remains firm in its position that any agreement should ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.
