The Crossbill Team
Amid continuing uncertainty over a proposed understanding between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 17) warned that military action against Iran could resume if the agreement currently under discussion fails to satisfy the United States.
Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump stressed that the document being negotiated was still only a memorandum of understanding and had not yet become a final deal.
“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 head. If I don’t like it, if they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head, OK?” said Trump, at the G7 summit in France.
According to Reuters, Trump also clarified that the proposed understanding did not provide for immediate sanctions relief for Iran, although he indicated that the issue could be addressed later.
The remarks came after leaders attending the Group of Seven summit expressed support for Trump's tentative agreement with Tehran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending the fragile ceasefire that followed recent hostilities.
In a joint declaration released overnight, the G7 leaders described the proposed arrangement as a “historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon and tackling the threats related to its regional and ballistic activities”.
The leaders further stated that they were “ready to contribute to its implementation”, despite the absence of any officially released text from either the White House or Iran. Leaked copies of an interim document suggest that Tehran would move quickly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the agreement is signed and would be permitted to export oil without restrictions.
Officials familiar with the negotiations have indicated that the leaked document broadly reflects the contents of the agreement. The accord, which is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, reportedly provides that the United States would seek the lifting of American and United Nations sanctions on Iran once a final arrangement concerning Tehran's nuclear programme is concluded.
However, Trump maintained that details of the understanding remained confidential. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, he told reporters, “Nobody knows what it is, but it’s very strong.”
The final day of the G7 summit in the French Alps began with a lighter moment as Trump, arriving last to the meeting room, declared, “I’m the boss” before taking his seat beside French President Emmanuel Macron, drawing laughter from fellow leaders.
The summit's concluding sessions focused on artificial intelligence and economic growth, with leaders also discussing concerns over subsidised Chinese exports and their impact on domestic industries and employment. Leaders from India, South Korea, Kenya and Brazil joined the discussions.
After wrapping up the summit, Trump was scheduled to attend a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris before returning to Washington.
Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump stressed that the document being negotiated was still only a memorandum of understanding and had not yet become a final deal.
“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 head. If I don’t like it, if they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head, OK?” said Trump, at the G7 summit in France.
According to Reuters, Trump also clarified that the proposed understanding did not provide for immediate sanctions relief for Iran, although he indicated that the issue could be addressed later.
The remarks came after leaders attending the Group of Seven summit expressed support for Trump's tentative agreement with Tehran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending the fragile ceasefire that followed recent hostilities.
In a joint declaration released overnight, the G7 leaders described the proposed arrangement as a “historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon and tackling the threats related to its regional and ballistic activities”.
The leaders further stated that they were “ready to contribute to its implementation”, despite the absence of any officially released text from either the White House or Iran. Leaked copies of an interim document suggest that Tehran would move quickly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the agreement is signed and would be permitted to export oil without restrictions.
BREAKING: "If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their head."
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President Trump warns Iran that any change to the peace agreement or failure to comply could bring an immediate military response.
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Officials familiar with the negotiations have indicated that the leaked document broadly reflects the contents of the agreement. The accord, which is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, reportedly provides that the United States would seek the lifting of American and United Nations sanctions on Iran once a final arrangement concerning Tehran's nuclear programme is concluded.
However, Trump maintained that details of the understanding remained confidential. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, he told reporters, “Nobody knows what it is, but it’s very strong.”
The final day of the G7 summit in the French Alps began with a lighter moment as Trump, arriving last to the meeting room, declared, “I’m the boss” before taking his seat beside French President Emmanuel Macron, drawing laughter from fellow leaders.
The summit's concluding sessions focused on artificial intelligence and economic growth, with leaders also discussing concerns over subsidised Chinese exports and their impact on domestic industries and employment. Leaders from India, South Korea, Kenya and Brazil joined the discussions.
After wrapping up the summit, Trump was scheduled to attend a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris before returning to Washington.
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