Trump says Iran memorandum not final, warns military action could resume
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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran is not a final agreement and warned that military action could resume if Tehran fails to comply with its commitments.
Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump said he could reconsider the deal and resume a bombing campaign if he was dissatisfied with Iran's conduct. He also said the memorandum does not provide immediate sanctions relief for Tehran.
Trump said the interim agreement guarantees that Iran will not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and warned that the country would face severe consequences if it attempted to pursue a nuclear arsenal. He added that "all hell will rain down" if Iran seeks to acquire a nuclear weapon.
The United States and Iran announced an initial agreement aimed at ending more than three months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A formal signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. Final negotiations are expected to continue for 60 days and focus on nuclear weapons development, sanctions, and resolutions involving the United Nations Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Meanwhile, NBC News reported that Iran has launched drones at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz every night since the Washington-Tehran agreement was reached on Sunday. According to the report, the US military has intercepted and destroyed the drones before they could threaten commercial shipping or personnel in the region.
G7 leaders reiterated the importance of unrestricted transit through the Strait of Hormuz for global trade and called for a broader diplomatic agreement that addresses regional security concerns and ensures Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran has committed to destroying and disposing of its stockpile of highly enriched material, although details remain under negotiation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is not a party to the agreement but remains aligned with Washington on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, meanwhile, warned that Israeli military actions in Lebanon must stop completely and said Washington bears responsibility for the situation.