Trump says U.S. could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he has been briefed on a potential deal with Iran but awaits the formal wording, keeping open the possibility of renewed military strikes if Iran does not comply. An Iranian official claimed their proposal, previously rejected by Trump, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. blockade while deferring nuclear talks. Trump made the comments before departing to Miami, indicating ongoing negotiations amid continued tensions.
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been informed about the concept of a deal with Iran but was waiting for the exact wording.
- ▪Trump warned that the U.S. could restart strikes on Iran if the country 'misbehaves.'
- ▪An Iranian official stated their proposal would reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade, while postponing nuclear program discussions.
- ▪Iran's proposal has so far been rejected by President Trump.
- ▪Trump made the remarks before boarding a flight to Miami from West Palm Beach, Florida.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday (May 2, 2026) he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. A senior Iranian official said on Saturday (May 2, 2026) that an Iranian proposal so far rejected by Mr. Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran’s nuclear program for later.When asked about Iran’s proposal before boarding a flight to Miami at West Palm Beach, Florida, Mr. Trump replied: “They told me about the concept of the deal. They’re going to give me the exact wording now.”
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