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Trump Warns US Military to Remain Near Iran Until 'Real Agreement' Is Honored
President Trump issued a direct warning on April 9, 2026 that US military forces would remain positioned near Iran until a 'real agreement' is honored, threatening military action if Tehran fails to comply with the ceasefire deal. The statement came amid growing uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire framework, with Trump making clear the US posture in the region is contingent on Iranian compliance. The warning underscores that the ceasefire is conditional rather than a permanent halt to hostilities.
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