President Trump warned on Saturday that he could order renewed military action against Iran if the country “misbehaves,” a statement that comes as both nations struggle to find common ground on a framework agreement to end the war.
The U.S. and Iran are currently trading drafts of a peace proposal, but the President is simultaneously weighing fresh military options to break a persistent stalemate.
“If they misbehave, if they do something bad — but right now, we’ll see. It’s a possibility that could happen, certainly,” Trump told reporters when questioned about the likelihood of new strikes.
This shift in tone follows a 14-point proposal submitted by Iran on Thursday. According to sources familiar with the document, the plan demands a one-month deadline to finalize the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the U.S. naval blockade.
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The proposal suggests that a permanent end to the war in Iran and Lebanon must be reached before a second month of negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program can even begin.
Activity on the military front has intensified alongside these diplomatic maneuvers. On Thursday, CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper briefed Trump on updated plans for strikes against Iranian targets. By Saturday, Cooper was in the Arabian Sea meeting with troops aboard the USS Tripoli.
While Trump initially expressed dissatisfaction with the Iranian terms on Friday, he noted on Saturday morning, before leaving Palm Beach, that he would review the draft’s specific wording while traveling to Miami.
“I’m looking at it. I’ll let you know about it later… They told me about the concept of the deal. They’re going to give me the exact wording now,” he said.
However, the President took a harder line shortly after on Truth Social, posting that he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.” In his post, he argued that Iran has yet to pay a high enough price for its actions over the last 47 years, casting further doubt on the immediate success of the 14-point plan.
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