Washington: Donald Trump has issued a strongly worded statement warning that U.S. military forces will remain deployed in and around Iran until a “real agreement” on nuclear restrictions is fully honoured.

In his remarks, Trump said that all American ships, aircraft, personnel, and additional military resources would stay in position to ensure what he described as the “lethal prosecution and destruction” of an already weakened adversary, if necessary.

He stressed that any violation of the agreement would trigger an overwhelming military response. “If for any reason it is not complied with, which is highly unlikely, then the shooting starts—bigger, better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before,” he said.

Reiterating a long-standing demand, Trump asserted that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons under any circumstances. He also emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure, calling it a critical global shipping route.

The statement further noted that U.S. forces are currently “loading up and resting,” in preparation for potential future action. Trump concluded with a nationalist message, declaring, “America is back.”

The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, although there has been no immediate response from Iranian officials.