US Warns Could Resume Iran War as Peace Talks Stall
US warns it's 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran after President Trump made clear any peace deal must respect his red lines, including Iran never developing nuclear weapons. The White House signaled Trump was close to a decision on a Pakistan-mediated deal after Friday's Situation Room meeting, but Tehran denied final agreement exists.
Recent US strikes on Iranian port Bandar Abbas and retaliatory fire have thrown diplomatic efforts into question, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed American forces 'remain present and vigilant across the region.' Trump demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz without tolls and destroy enriched uranium, with no money exchanged 'until further notice.'
Iranian officials pushed back against Trump's conditions, with foreign ministry spokesman saying they 'said goodbye to the language of must 47 years ago.' Tehran reportedly demands immediate release of $12 billion in frozen assets before moving to next phase.
Heavy fighting continues in Lebanon despite ceasefire talks, with Israeli forces advancing beyond a river 30km north of the Lebanon-Israel frontier. Global oil prices remain volatile as the conflict affects Middle East stability—a critical concern for Nigeria as Africa's largest oil producer.