WASHINGTON: The United States warned on Saturday (May 30) it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an initial deal after weeks of mixed signals in tenuous negotiations, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the Middle East conflict that has jolted the global economy.US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but the president had made no decision after a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday in Washington.Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth - while attending the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence summit in Singapore - said on Saturday that Washington could restart the war if it wanted."Our ability to recommence if necessary is (that) we are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions," he said.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during the first plenary session at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor)
