President Donald Trump has warned that the US will escalate military strikes against Iran if the country refuses to accept a proposed agreement. The threat, delivered via Truth Social, is the latest in a series of ultimatums the administration has issued regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Trump has warned of a potential “full, large scale assault” if negotiations collapse, adding that military strikes could resume “on a moment’s notice” unless an “acceptable deal” is reached.
A conflict months in the making
US-Israeli military operations against Iranian targets began back in February 2026, following failed nuclear negotiations in 2025. Ongoing strikes have targeted Iranian military assets since February 28, with a particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.
The conditions the US has laid out are unambiguous: Iran must cease its nuclear weapons ambitions entirely.
Reports from early June indicate that a potential 60-day ceasefire extension is under discussion, with talks that could stretch into July.
