U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could resume military action against Iran if he is dissatisfied with a proposed agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East, underscoring the fragile nature of the emerging peace framework.
Speaking at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday, Trump said the memorandum of understanding negotiated between Washington and Tehran was not yet a final agreement and cautioned that the United States was prepared to return to military operations if Iran failed to meet its commitments.
“It’s a memorandum of understanding, and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their heads,” Trump said while appearing alongside Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.
“I don’t like it if they don’t behave. We’ll go right back to dropping bombs,” he added.
The comments came just days before a planned signing ceremony in Geneva, where U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to formally endorse a framework agreement designed to end a conflict that has shaken the Middle East, disrupted global energy markets and raised concerns about regional stability.
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The proposed accord follows nearly four months of hostilities that began after U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran and were followed by retaliatory actions that affected shipping routes, oil exports and regional security.
While negotiators have presented the memorandum as a pathway toward ending the conflict, Trump’s remarks highlighted that significant uncertainties remain.
The agreement is expected to serve as a foundation for broader negotiations covering Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, regional security arrangements and economic reconstruction.
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Details of the framework have not been fully disclosed, but officials from both countries have indicated that it would pave the way for a gradual reduction in tensions and the reopening of critical trade and energy routes.
One of the key issues linked to the negotiations is the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies traditionally pass.
The conflict severely disrupted maritime traffic in the region, leading to higher energy prices, increased shipping costs and concerns over global supply chains.
Recent reports have suggested that the United States may permit Iran to resume oil exports under certain conditions as part of a broader settlement.
The agreement is also expected to include provisions related to Iran’s nuclear activities, with Washington seeking stricter oversight and limitations on Tehran’s programme.
Despite optimism in some diplomatic circles, analysts say the path to a lasting settlement remains uncertain.
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Trump’s remarks reinforced concerns among investors and regional governments that any breakdown in negotiations could quickly reignite military tensions.
The comments were made during the annual G7 summit, which has brought together leaders from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan.
Representatives from the European Union and several invited countries, including Ukraine and Egypt, are also participating in discussions focused on global security, economic stability and international cooperation.
The summit has been dominated by discussions on geopolitical tensions, energy security and conflicts affecting global markets.
For many governments and businesses, the outcome of the U.S.-Iran negotiations is being closely watched because of its potential impact on oil supplies, shipping routes and broader economic conditions.
Financial markets have reacted cautiously to reports of progress in the talks, with investors balancing hopes for stability against the risk that negotiations could still unravel.
Diplomats involved in the process say the memorandum represents only the beginning of what is expected to be a complex and lengthy negotiation.
While the planned signing ceremony in Geneva would mark a significant diplomatic milestone, officials acknowledge that the success of the agreement will ultimately depend on implementation and continued cooperation between both sides.
For now, Trump’s warning serves as a reminder that despite signs of progress, the prospect of renewed conflict remains a possibility if negotiations fail to deliver a lasting settlement.
