President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would respond decisively if Iran fails to honor its commitments under a newly agreed 60-day roadmap aimed at advancing peace and security negotiations.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that Washington expects full compliance from Tehran following recent talks in Switzerland.
“If Iran doesn’t live up to their agreement, or if they’re not behaving, I will do what I have to do,” Trump said.
The remarks came after U.S. and Iranian officials concluded a new round of negotiations that produced several confidence-building measures designed to reduce tensions and strengthen the ceasefire framework established between the two countries.
Among the outcomes of the talks were agreements intended to prevent misunderstandings and military incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which a significant portion of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies passes.
Negotiators also agreed to establish a “deconfliction cell,” a coordination mechanism intended to help monitor and enforce the U.S.-Iran ceasefire across multiple areas of regional concern, including Lebanon.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said another key development was Iran’s agreement to permit inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enter the country.
The move is expected to play an important role in verifying Iran’s compliance with future nuclear-related commitments and could help build confidence between the two sides as negotiations continue.
The Switzerland talks form part of a broader diplomatic effort to transform a temporary ceasefire into a more comprehensive agreement addressing Iran’s nuclear program, regional security issues and long-term stability in the Middle East.
Officials from both countries are expected to continue negotiations over the coming weeks as part of the 60-day roadmap, with the goal of reaching a more permanent settlement.
Despite the progress, Trump’s warning underscored the fragile nature of the agreement and the challenges that remain as Washington and Tehran attempt to move beyond years of confrontation and conflict.
