Donald Trump says US ready for major attack on Iran, delays for deal

President Donald Trump asserted that the United States remains prepared to launch a large‑scale military operation against Iran, maintaining pressure until Tehran no longer poses a nuclear or security threat. He claimed that earlier strikes have severely reduced Iran’s navy and air force, but said the country still retains limited capabilities.

Trump added that a prospective diplomatic agreement – involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the termination of Iran’s nuclear program – has led the administration to pause any further attack. He noted that Israel backs the proposed deal and that the United States is "locked and loaded" should the situation change. Iran, in turn, warned it would target regional oil and gas infrastructure if the United States or Israel pursued new strikes.