U.S. President Donald Trump has said American forces will remain in the region until Iran fully complies with what he described as a “real” ceasefire agreement.
Trump warned that any failure by Tehran to honour the terms would trigger a forceful response.
“If they do not comply, which is highly unlikely, the response will be bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before,” he said.
The United States and Iran announced a ceasefire late Tuesday, but details of the agreement remain disputed, with both sides offering differing accounts of what was agreed.
Trump maintained that the deal includes a commitment by Iran to abandon nuclear weapons ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
However, the status of the strait remains unclear. Iranian authorities reportedly told vessels on Wednesday that the channel was still closed, while the White House said there had been an increase in maritime traffic.
Amid the uncertainty, diplomatic efforts are continuing. An Iranian delegation is expected in Islamabad for talks aimed at ending the conflict.
The delegation is scheduled to meet U.S. Vice-President JD Vance on Saturday.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said the discussions would be guided by a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran, though details of the plan have not been fully disclosed.
He added that the talks would proceed despite doubts among the Iranian public, citing repeated ceasefire violations by Israel as a factor affecting confidence in the process.
