Madcap comments came after U.S. and Iran exchange fire earlier in the week

Daily on Defense: Trump tells critics to relax, U.S. and Iran trade fire, NDAA provision on Israel draws fire, Hegseth hectors Pacific allies.

US President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were continuing “at a rapid pace” despite fresh exchanges of fire that have tested the fragile ceasefire between…

...extend the ceasefire & reopen the Strait of Hormuz over the next week...

Madcap comments came after U.S. and Iran exchange fire earlier in the week

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US President Donald Trump's remarks came less than 24 hours after Iran attacked an airport in Kuwait, putting further strain on a fragile ceasefire with the US. | World News

President Trump privately told advisors the US-Iran ceasefire holds unless American troops are killed, as Iranian strikes target Kuwait and Bahrain.

Donald Trump shared his perspective on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, describing it as a situation where hostilities have reduced but not completely stopped. He suggested that…

Officials said repeated strikes by Tehran have ratcheted up pressure on the president and cast doubt over the long-term viability of the ceasefire. | World News

President Donald Trump offered an unusual definition of a ceasefire as U.S.-Iran tensions persist and negotiations continue.

Iran war: A series of strikes by the U.S. and Iran this week has raised fresh concern the ceasefire could collapse. Donald Trump on Wednesday downplayed the significance.