He made the statement on April 8, 2026, via the social media platform Truth Social, saying U.S. weapons would stay positioned near Iran until a concrete and respected ceasefire agreement is reached.
He stated, “All American ships, aircraft, troops, and other weapons will remain in place near Iran until there is a solid and enforceable agreement.”
On March 26, 2026, Trump had given Iran a 10-day ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s petroleum passes.
On April 5, 2026, just two days before the deadline, he warned that Iran had only 48 hours left or risk being attacked.
The deadline expired on April 7, 2026, with Trump threatening the destruction of Iran and its government, including strikes on major energy facilities.
However, just hours before the deadline, he announced a suspension of the planned attack following discussions with Pakistan’s leadership, which urged a ceasefire and dialogue between the United States and Iran.
Meanwhile, Iran warned that it would completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. attacks its oil and gas facilities.
