US President Donald Trump announced that all US ships, aircraft and troops will stay around Iran until a “real agreement” is reached.
Trump demanded a deal that eliminates Iran’s nuclear weapons and guarantees the Strait of Hormuz remains open and safe.
A tentative two‑week cease‑fire was agreed earlier this week, but Iran accused the US and Israel of violating a 10‑point peace proposal.
The US has deployed its largest Middle‑East buildup since 2003, including two aircraft carriers, strike groups and roughly 50,000 troops.