09.04.2026 08:00
President Trump warned Iran against failing to comply with the ceasefire agreement. Trump stated that the U.S. will maintain its current positions of ships, aircraft, and military personnel until it is ensured that Iran meets all conditions, saying, "If Iran does not comply with the agreement, conflict will begin in an unprecedented way. There will be no nuclear weapons in Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz will remain open."
US President Donald Trump made a statement regarding the ceasefire decision announced between the US and Iran, which has become uncertain due to Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
"THE POSSIBILITY OF THE AGREEMENT BREAKING IS LOW"
Trump stated that the US will maintain its current positions of ships, planes, and military personnel until it is assured that Iran has met all conditions. Describing the possibility of the agreement breaking as a "low probability," Trump nevertheless threatened that in the event of a setback, the conflict would begin "with unprecedented force."
In his statement, Trump said, "Our great army is currently resting and eager for the next conquest."
"If for any reason this does not happen, which is extremely unlikely, then 'Conflict Begins,' in a larger, better, and stronger way, in a way never seen before. It was decided long ago, and despite all the false rhetoric - NUCLEAR WEAPONS WILL BE ELIMINATED and the Strait of Hormuz WILL BE OPEN AND SAFE. Meanwhile, our great army is resting, actually eager for the next conquest. AMERICA IS BACK!"
"THE CLAIM OF A 10-POINT PLAN IS NOT TRUE"
US President Donald Trump rejected the claims regarding a "10-point plan" related to negotiations with Iran.
Trump stated that the plan was published by The New York Times and CNN, arguing that this information does not reflect the truth and is "fabricated."
Trump claimed that the alleged plan aims to harm the peace process.
The statement expressed that the mentioned items are completely false.
"NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS, THE STRAIT WILL REMAIN OPEN"
Emphasizing that he stands behind previous decisions, Trump reiterated that Iran will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "open and safe."
Trump emphasized determination with the message "America is back," stating that the Washington administration will not heed the false rhetoric in the region.
LAST 24 HOURS OF THE FRAGILE CEASEFIRE
The two-week fragile ceasefire reached between the US and Iran suffered a heavy blow on its first day. Israel's violent airstrikes against Lebanon and Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz again have escalated tensions in the region.
The Israeli army carried out its heaviest attacks on Lebanon. In bombings targeting the center of the capital Beirut and densely populated areas without warning, at least 254 people have lost their lives according to Lebanese Civil Defense data.
The United Nations and the Red Cross described the situation on the ground as "horrific" and "devastating," while a wave of panic swept through the region.
STRAIT OF HORMUZ THREAT
The process of opening the Strait of Hormuz, the heart of global energy shipments, has been jeopardized by Israel's attacks.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that they would respond if Israel does not stop its operations.
The Tehran administration published alternative routes for ships, citing the "risk of naval mines" in the strait, warning that if Israel does not back down, it could completely close the strategic passage.
LEBANON SPLIT IN DIPLOMATIC TRAFFIC
There were deep disagreements between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran regarding the scope of the ceasefire.
The Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly stated that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire agreement.
US Vice President JD Vance noted that no promises were ever made for Lebanon, while Iran insisted on a comprehensive halt that includes Hezbollah.
French President Emmanuel Macron called on the parties to include Lebanon in the process.
HARSH RHETORIC BEFORE THE CRITICAL SUMMIT
Before the negotiations scheduled to take place in Pakistan on Friday, which will address the future of the Strait of Hormuz, mutual threats were raised by the parties.
Netanyahu emphasized that they have "goals that need to be completed," stating that they are ready for conflict, while Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth expressed that US forces are on alert.
PRESIDENT ERDOGAN SPOKE WITH TRUMP
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
According to a statement from the Communications Directorate, the leaders discussed the current developments in the region, particularly the ceasefire announced in relation to Iran.
Expressing his satisfaction with the ceasefire, President Erdoğan stated that the two-week window of opportunity that has opened after 40 days of great difficulty and hardship for the whole world should be well utilized for a lasting peace agreement, and that the process should not be sabotaged.
President Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey's support for the resolution efforts carried out together with friendly and brotherly countries, especially Pakistan, will continue to increase.