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'Locked and Loaded': Trump Administration Warns Iran of Military Action During Peace Talks

The administration says military action remains an option as it pushes Iran to accept terms that would block nuclear weapons development.

  • President Donald Trump has given Iran a few more days to agree to a peace deal or face a 'full, large-scale assault,' describing the situation as 'locked and loaded.'
  • After Gulf allies requested a delay, Trump called off strikes yesterday, citing 'serious negotiations' as the reason for pausing military action against Iran.
  • During a White House briefing, Vice President JD Vance outlined two paths for Iran: One is reaching an agreement with stated terms, the other is restarting military campaign.
  • Demanding Iran lift its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and abandon nuclear development, Trump claimed officials want to 'blow up the Middle East.' It 'is not going to happen,' he said.
  • Vance reiterated the administration's position that 'this is not a forever war,' stating the active conflict lasted about four to six weeks as initially outlined by Trump.
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'Locked and loaded': Trump administration warns Iran of military action during peace talks

President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran as negotiations continue: agree to new terms or face military strikes.

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The Zambian Observer broke the news in Zambia on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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