Trump Warns of Renewed Force as U.S. Maintains Military Presence Around Iran

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American military assets will remain deployed in and around Iran and warned that Washington would resume military action if Tehran fails to comply with an existing agreement, according to statements posted on his Truth Social platform.

“All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with,” Trump said.He added that any failure to adhere to the terms would trigger a forceful response.

“If for any reason it is not, which is highly unlikely, then the ‘Shootin’ Starts,’ bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before,” he said.The remarks come amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran following weeks of heightened regional tensions.

The scope and durability of the truce remain uncertain as both sides continue to differ over key provisions, particularly Iran’s nuclear program.

Earlier on Wednesday, Iran said it would be “unreasonable” to proceed with negotiations toward a permanent peace agreement with Washington following intensified Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which Tehran cited as a destabilizing factor.

Significant gaps remain between the two sides on uranium enrichment. Trump has said Iran agreed to halt enrichment activities, while Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammed Bager Qalibaf, has maintained that Tehran retains the right to continue enrichment under the ceasefire terms.

Trump also reiterated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a central objective of the agreement and said the Strait of Hormuz would remain open and secure.