Trump Warns "Airstrikes Will Resume if Iran Rejects Agreement... Strait of Hormuz to Open if Deal Reached" (Update)

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned on May 6 (local time) that if Iran refuses to accept the ceasefire agreement, airstrikes would resume, urging Iran to reach an agreement swiftly.

On his social networking service, Truth Social, President Trump stated, "It may be a big assumption, but if Iran agrees to implement the agreed terms, the already legendary 'Epic Fury' operation will end, and under the highly effective blockade measures, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all countries, including Iran."

President Trump further warned, "If they do not comply with the agreement, airstrikes will begin," adding, "Unfortunately, these strikes will be carried out at a much higher level and intensity than before." This statement was made immediately after reports emerged that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining a comprehensive agreement between the United States and Iran was close to being signed, and is being analyzed as a warning message to pressure Iran to agree quickly.

Earlier, Axios reported that the United States and Iran were nearing the signing of a one-page MOU for a ceasefire agreement. According to Axios, the MOU includes 14 provisions, such as Iran's temporary suspension of uranium enrichment, the lifting of some U.S. sanctions against Iran, the partial release of frozen Iranian funds, Iran's restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and the gradual lifting of the U.S. maritime blockade on Iran.

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