Trump Says US Forces Will Stay Near Iran Until ‘Real Agreement’ Is Fully Honoured

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said American military forces and equipment would remain stationed in and around Iran until Tehran fully abides by what he called a "real agreement", signalling that Washington is not yet ready to ease its military posture despite the recently announced ceasefire.

His remarks came as the US-Iran truce showed signs of strain, with tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear programme and continued violence in Lebanon raising fresh doubts about how long the pause in hostilities can hold.

Trump warns of harsher military action if deal is breached

In a post on Truth Social, Trump made clear that US military assets would continue to stay deployed in the region until the terms of the agreement are fully implemented.

"All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with," Trump said.

The US President suggested the current military build-up is designed to ensure Iran does not step away from the terms that were meant to halt the latest escalation. He also warned that if the understanding collapses, Washington is prepared to respond with even greater force.

"If for any reason it is not, which is highly unlikely, then the 'Shootin' Starts,' bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before," Trump wrote.

Strait of Hormuz and nuclear red lines remain central

Trump's statement also revived two key American red lines that have remained at the centre of the standoff with Tehran: preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping.

"It was agreed, a long time ago, and despite all of the fake rhetoric to the contrary - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS and, the Strait of Hormuz WILL BE OPEN & SAFE," Trump said.

He further struck a triumphant tone while referring to the readiness of US forces for any next phase of action.

"In the meantime our great Military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK!" Trump said.

Even as Washington has projected confidence, uncertainty continues over the true status of Iran's nuclear programme. According to AP, the US has indicated it may work with Tehran on removing buried enriched uranium, an issue that remains central to Western concerns over Iran's possible nuclear weapons capability.

Ceasefire looks increasingly fragile as regional violence continues

Although the ceasefire was intended to pause the conflict, events on the ground have made its durability increasingly uncertain. The situation worsened after Iran again shut the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, a move that drew an immediate rebuke from the White House.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the closure "completely unacceptable" and reiterated Trump's position that the crucial maritime corridor must stay open.

At the same time, both Washington and Tehran have continued to portray the agreement as a success, even as new drone and missile attacks reportedly struck Iran and Gulf Arab countries. These developments have underscored how unstable the truce remains despite the public claims of progress.

The Lebanon front has added another layer of tension. Israel intensified strikes on Hezbollah-linked targets, including commercial and residential areas in Beirut. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 182 people were killed on Wednesday, making it the deadliest day so far in the Israel-Hezbollah confrontation.

US Vice President JD Vance also acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the deal, describing the ceasefire as "fragile".

Confusion over terms deepens as diplomacy moves toward Pakistan

Disagreement over what exactly the ceasefire covers has now emerged as a major sticking point.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf called the proposed talks "unreasonable", accusing Washington of violating three of Tehran's 10 conditions for ending hostilities. Among the issues he raised were Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, an alleged drone intrusion into Iranian airspace after the ceasefire took effect, and the US refusal to accept any Iranian enrichment capability under a final settlement.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that ending the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire understanding. However, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump have maintained that the truce does not extend to Lebanon.

Pakistan's Prime Minister, whose government played a mediating role in the talks, had earlier suggested the ceasefire would apply broadly "everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere", adding to the confusion over how the agreement is being interpreted by different parties.

Meanwhile, maritime intelligence firm Windward reported that only 11 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, roughly consistent with recent days, showing that shipping traffic remains cautious amid continued uncertainty.

The White House has also said Vice President JD Vance could lead the American side in fresh peace talks that may begin in Pakistan as early as Friday, indicating that diplomacy is still moving ahead even as military threats and conflicting interpretations continue to overshadow the deal.