The US says it can resume war with Iran if necessary, as a potential deal between the two countries remains uncertain.

The United States has signalled it is capable of resuming the war with Iran if necessary. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the US is more than capable of doing so, citing its stockpiles and munitions. The US Central Command also echoed this stance, stating that US forces remain present and vigilant across the region.

Negotiations and Ceasefire

US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative framework agreement to extend the Iran war ceasefire by 60 days and launch negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the proposal still needs to be signed off by US President Donald Trump. Trump has stated that he seeks to make his final determination on the deal in an upcoming meeting. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that no deal had yet been finalised, and negotiators were primarily focused on ending the war.

Conditions for a Deal

Trump has stated that Iran must agree that they will never have a nuclear weapon or bomb, and the Hormuz Strait must be immediately open for unrestricted shipping traffic. Iranian negotiators have expressed a lack of trust in guarantees or words, insisting that only actions matter. Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf stated that no step will be taken before the other side acts, and that concessions are not gained through talks, but through missiles.

Key points

• The US says it is capable of resuming war with Iran if necessary.
• A tentative framework agreement has been reached to extend the Iran war ceasefire by 60 days.
• The proposal still needs to be signed off by US President Donald Trump.
• Trump requires Iran to agree that they will never have a nuclear weapon or bomb.
• Iranian negotiators have expressed a lack of trust in guarantees or words.
• Both Iran and the US have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.