US warns it is capable of resuming war with Iran

The United States has issued a stark warning that it possesses the capability to restart hostilities with Iran, following President Donald Trump's declaration of non-negotiable "red lines" for any potential peace agreement. Trump's conditions notably include Iran's permanent renunciation of nuclear weapons development and the unhindered passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Our ability to recommence if necessary is [that] we are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, speaking at a defense summit in Singapore, reinforced this stance, stating, "Our ability to recommence if necessary is [that] we are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that." This sentiment was echoed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which affirmed the continued vigilant presence of American forces throughout the region.

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President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.

These warnings come amidst a backdrop of recent military exchanges, including US strikes on Iran's Bandar Abbas port and retaliatory fire from Iran. Despite these escalations, diplomatic channels remain open, with Pakistan playing a mediating role. Talks also extend to de-escalating the conflict in Lebanon, a point Iran insists must be part of any comprehensive peace accord.

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said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago

Iranian officials, however, have pushed back against Trump's demands. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Iran "said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago." President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a call with the Emir of Qatar, expressed Iran's readiness for a "dignified framework" to end the war, indicating that while messages are being exchanged, no final agreement has been reached.

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