US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Thursday, saying US forces will remain deployed and ready despite the ongoing ceasefire, and threatening a strong military response if the deal is not respected.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said US military assets would remain “in and around Iran” until a “real deal” is fully implemented. He said any breach would escalate tensions, warning: “If for whatever reason that doesn’t happen… the shootin’ begins, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.”

The comments come amid a fragile two-week truce between Washington and Tehran following more than a month of fighting in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. Trump reiterated key US demands: “No nuclear weapons and, the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and secure.” “Our great army is on the move and resting,” he said, indicating continued military preparations, although diplomatic efforts are ongoing to stabilize the situation.Although both sides have claimed to have disengaged from immediate tensions, uncertainty remains over the durability of the ceasefire, with differences remaining over the terms of a long-term agreement.