Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - President Donald Trump stated the US could restart military strikes on Iran "if they misbehave," signaling readiness to escalate amid fragile ceasefire holding in the Strait of Hormuz. Responding to Iran's latest peace proposal, Trump noted: “They told me about the concept of the deal. They’re going to give me the exact wording now,” keeping options open but tying action to Tehran's compliance.
Trump's comments came during a White House briefing as he reviews Iran's "Hormuz first" counteroffer prioritizing strait reopening before nuclear curbs which US officials view skeptically, per Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Fox News remarks calling Tehran "skilled negotiators." This follows Trump's prior ultimatums, including threats to "annihilate" Iran's military and nuclear sites unless enrichment halts, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning of "blockade and bombs" on infrastructure if talks fail. The backdrop includes US redirection of 48 vessels enforcing Iranian port blockades, Iran's Hormuz closure threats, and mutual truce violation claims after eight weeks of strikes depleted Tehran's missiles. Trump, who initiated February airstrikes claiming an imminent Iranian bomb (disputed by UN watchdogs), demands permanent nuclear blocks plus proxy cutoffs, rejecting five year suspensions while Iran seeks sanctions relief first. Recent Islamabad mediation stalled, with Pakistan voicing concerns over naval near collisions.
Trump's strike threat and deal wording wait expose high stakes brinkmanship, where US leverage from Hormuz chokepoint clashes with Iran's retaliation vows via proxies and "painful strikes." As global oil hits $105/bbl from disruptions like India's rare Sarv Shakti transit diplomacy's narrow window risks summer war unless exact terms bridge the nuclear-strait divide.
Iran has demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to peace with Iran if regional security interests are protected.
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Iran has hailed the U.S.-Iran agreement as a victory for Tehran, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours Gulf nations to reassure allies about the fragile regional peace framework.
Iranian President Pezeshkian said Tehran’s missile and deterrence capabilities are non-negotiable, signaling that any future deal with the U.S. will not include restrictions on Iran’s defense program.
President Trump criticized Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement, linking the move to disagreements over energy, immigration, and broader policy decisions.
The U.S. Senate approved a War Powers resolution seeking to limit military action against Iran without congressional approval, marking a significant political setback for President Trump.
India is helping build Mongolia’s first oil refinery through a $1.7 billion project, a major step toward boosting Mongolia’s energy security and strengthening bilateral ties.
Iran says it will decide how to use its unfrozen assets while maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling its intention to shape the terms of any long-term agreement with Washington.
Lebanon-Israel talks are set to resume as Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions. The developments come as U.S.-Iran negotiations continue under a fragile regional ceasefire framework.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions, signaling its intention to play a direct role in the future management of one of the world's most critical shipping routes.
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