US ready to resume attacks if Iran fails to comply, Trump says
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Donald Trump has warned Iran that the United States is prepared to launch military action again if Tehran fails to meet its commitments, just two days before a planned agreement aimed at formally ending hostilities between the two sides. Speaking during the G7 Summit, Trump said the upcoming agreement scheduled to be signed in Switzerland on Friday is not yet final, describing it as only a memorandum of understanding rather than a completed deal. Appearing alongside Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Trump said Washington could quickly return to military action if Iran fails to comply, warning that bombing operations could resume if Tehran’s conduct does not meet expectations. Trump also dismissed reports suggesting the agreement with Iran includes a $300 billion reconstruction package, firmly denying that the US has committed any such financial support. Addressing reporters during his meeting with Sisi, he said claims about a reconstruction fund are inaccurate, stressing that the US is not contributing any money toward rebuilding efforts. He added that while other countries are free to invest if they choose, the US government will not provide funding. When questioned about the possibility of Gulf nations financing reconstruction, Trump said any such support would likely depend on how Iran behaves moving forward, indicating that regional countries may wait before making financial commitments. US Ends Two-Month Naval Blockade on Iran Ahead of Deal Signing