Trump Warns of Potential Military Action Against Iran Amid Ongoing Negotiations
Trump's Stance on Iran
Trump talks to the press before he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, on Saturday. (Photo:PTI)
Washington, May 3: President Donald Trump has indicated that military action against Iran could be reinstated if the nation does not adhere to expected conduct, while also confirming that the U.S. is considering a new proposal from Tehran aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.
Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach airport following a round of golf, Trump stated, “If they misbehave, if they do something bad… it’s a possibility that could happen, certainly.”
The President expressed doubt regarding the likelihood of a successful agreement, asserting that Iran has not faced adequate repercussions for its actions over the last 47 years.
“I’m looking at it (on the plane). 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 mentioned.
Trump reiterated his views on social media, stating he finds it hard to believe the proposal would be satisfactory, as Iran has not sufficiently compensated for “what they have done to humanity and the world.”
While no official details of the proposal have been disclosed, reports suggest that it includes a one-month deadline for negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift the U.S. naval blockade, and formally conclude the conflict in Iran and Lebanon.
According to sources, a subsequent phase of discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program would commence only after an initial agreement is finalized.
Earlier this week, Trump dismissed a different Iranian proposal, claiming it did not meet U.S. standards. Nevertheless, informal discussions have persisted, and a ceasefire lasting three weeks seems to be holding.
On the military side, Trump received an update on Thursday from Admiral Brad Cooper, chief of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), regarding revised strike plans targeting Iran. Cooper has since traveled to the region and met with personnel aboard the USS Tripoli in the Arabian Sea.
Additionally, the President is facing domestic challenges due to escalating fuel prices, which have risen to USD 4.39 per gallon—a 47% increase since the conflict began on February 28.
This pressure has intensified following Trump’s indication to maintain the naval blockade on Iranian ports, which has been enforced by the U.S. Navy since April 13.
“Now gasoline is high. As soon as the war ends, the gasoline prices will come down,” Trump stated on Friday.