Trump reaffirms stance against Iran nuclear capability as ceasefire deal expires
President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran cannot achieve nuclear weapon capability “in any way, shape or form” in a recent post on Truth Social, as a 60-day ceasefire agreement lapsed on Monday, reports BritPanorama.
“The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he stated in the post.
The agreement, which was established between Iran and the US in June, officially ended on Monday, with no signs of progress toward permanent peace negotiations. The lapse of the agreement prompts concerns over escalating tensions in a region already fraught with conflict.
Tehran contends there was “no provision” for a deadline within the agreement, asserting that it does not shape its policies under pressure or ultimatums. Iranian officials argue that ongoing “gross and widespread US violations” render the original deal irrelevant.
This memorandum was intended to curb US and Israeli military actions against Iran while addressing Tehran’s control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. However, little has improved in terms of shipping traffic, as both the US and Iran maintain their respective blockades of the waterway.
As the ceasefire deal concluded, Tehran announced that it is finalising a joint statement with Oman to manage ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative, a key request from the US, raises questions about whether it will meet Washington’s criteria.
In a related remark, Trump threatened military action against Oman if it hindered US interests in the region. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s**t out of them,” he declared in an interview. Tensions are expected to rise in Hormuz and the broader area should diplomatic efforts falter, according to a senior Iranian official.
The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in US-Iran relations and the precarious balance of power in the Middle East, where both diplomatic and military strategies are in a state of flux.
