Trump Warns Iran as Ceasefire Takes Effect

United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that failure to reach a comprehensive agreement could lead to intensified military strikes, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire took effect between the US, Iran, and Israel. The truce, mediated by Pakistan's prime minister and military chief, aims to de-escalate a month-and-a-half-long conflict that has disrupted global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and heightened regional tensions.

The agreement, announced just hours before Trump's self-imposed deadline on Tuesday, requires Iran to coordinate safe passage through the strait, which carries about one-fifth of the world's oil. Trump described the deal in a Truth Social post as a "total and complete victory," crediting Iran's acceptance of a US 15-point proposal as a basis for talks. That framework reportedly includes commitments from Iran to forgo nuclear weapons, surrender highly enriched uranium, limit defense capabilities, end support for regional proxy groups, and recognize Israel's right to exist. In exchange, Iran has pushed its own 10-point plan, which demands an end to attacks on its forces and proxies, US troop...