Trump Threatens to Attack Iran After Signing Ceasefire MoU, What Now?
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch renewed attacks against Iran, despite both nations having signed a temporary ceasefire agreement to end the conflict that began in late February. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Wednesday (18/6/2026), Trump stated, ‘We will bomb them to smithereens if they violate the agreement. I want them to honour the deal.’ He further emphasised that the US is prepared to strike again if it deems Iran is not complying with the accord.
The threat came after Washington and Tehran released a 14-point memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire for 60 days to pave the way for negotiations towards a permanent peace. The document was signed digitally by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and declared effective on Wednesday by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, a senior US official noted that both parties still have room to withdraw from the agreement until a fully binding treaty is reached.
The deal includes a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, the reopening of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports, the easing of international sanctions, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, and a US$300 billion (approximately Rp5,310 trillion) economic rehabilitation plan. Iran has reiterated its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, though sensitive issues remain unresolved, including its stockpile of enriched uranium, ballistic missile capabilities, and support for anti-Israeli militant groups in the Middle East.
Trump’s remarks also signalled a shift from his earlier war stance. While he initially vowed to destroy all of Iran’s missile capabilities, he now acknowledged that it is somewhat unfair for Iran not to possess ballistic missiles if other nations have them. The agreement was welcomed by G7 leaders, who in a joint statement stressed the importance of diplomacy to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons and to maintain regional stability. Despite the deal, regional tensions persist, with Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continuing to exchange fire. Trump also openly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him ‘a good man but sometimes a little too enthusiastic,’ and said he had advised him to be ‘a little softer.’