US Prepared to Resume Military Action Against Iran Amid Negotiation Uncertainty
US Ready To Restart Attacks On Iran If Deal Falls Through–Hegseth

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is ready to resume military strikes on Iran if negotiations fail. President Trump is considering a proposal to extend a truce, with Iran demanding the lifting of the US blockade before opening the Strait of Hormuz.
- 01Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the US military's capability to restart strikes on Iran if necessary.
- 02President Trump is assessing a proposal to extend a truce with Iran for an additional 60 days.
- 03Iran's Foreign Ministry insists that it will only open the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifts its blockade on Iranian vessels.
- 04A senior Iranian source indicated that while an agreement is close, it does not address nuclear-related issues.
- 05The negotiations are ongoing, with significant implications for regional stability and global trade.
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During the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth conveyed that the United States is prepared to resume military strikes on Iran if ongoing negotiations do not yield a satisfactory agreement. Hegseth stated, "We have the ability to recommence if necessary...we are more than capable," highlighting the US's robust military stockpiles. President Donald Trump is currently deliberating a proposal to extend a truce with Iran for an additional 60 days, following a two-hour meeting in the White House's situation room. Trump has laid out two crucial conditions for any agreement: Iran must ensure it will never possess nuclear weapons and allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global trade. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, reiterated that Tehran would only open the Strait after the US lifts its blockade on Iranian vessels. A senior Iranian source mentioned that while a deal is close, it does not encompass nuclear issues, indicating ongoing complexities in the negotiations. This situation remains fluid, with further developments expected.
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The potential resumption of US military action against Iran could escalate tensions in the Middle East, affecting regional stability and global trade routes.
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