Trump Declares U.S. Military Will Stay Near Iran Until Tehran Complies With Nuclear Deal

President Trump declared all U.S. military forces will remain deployed in and around Iran until Tehran fully complies with the real agreement.

“WASHINGTON/WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain in place in and around Iran until the agreement reached is fully complied with”

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He warned that any breach would trigger a military response larger than anything seen before.

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Trump reiterated that it was agreed Iran will not develop nuclear weapons.

The statement came a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.

Iran said safe passage through the strait would be possible but subject to coordination with its armed forces.

Trump said Lebanon is not included in the US-Iran two-week ceasefire.

The ceasefire agreement contained significant ambiguities and contradictions.

Pakistan said Lebanon was included, but Israel insisted it was not.

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Iran's Parliament Speaker said Lebanon and Iran are an inseparable part of the ceasefire.

Only three ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the first day of the ceasefire.

Iran published a map highlighting a danger zone at the center of the standard shipping lane.

The new route will allow Iran to exert more direct control on shipping traffic.

Iran's deputy foreign minister told the BBC Iran would allow ships to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz once the U.S. withdraws its aggression.

“(CNN) — The American president, Donald Trump, announced early Wednesday that he had agreed to a two‑week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before he disclosed his intention to destroy an entire civilization at 8:00 p”

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He described Israel’s strikes on Lebanon as a grave violation of the ceasefire.

The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for negotiations in Islamabad on Friday.

The two sides appeared far apart on Iran's nuclear program.

Trump said Iran had agreed to stop enriching uranium.

Iran's Parliament Speaker said it was allowed to continue enriching uranium under the terms of the ceasefire.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had a profound impact on global energy markets.

Oil prices resumed their climb on Thursday.

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The U.S. President's declaration that AMERICA IS BACK underscores the fragility of the situation.