Speaking from the G7 Summit in France on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning regarding the impending US-Iran agreement, emphasizing that the current framework is “not final” and that military action remains on the table if Tehran fails to comply.
Flanked by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during a press conference, Trump noted that the arrangement is currently a memorandum of understanding (MoU). With the official signing ceremony scheduled for Friday, the President made it clear that he retains the right to walk away.
“It’s a memorandum of understanding. And if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their heads,” Trump told reporters. “If they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their heads.”
Market Optimism and Global Shipping
Despite his aggressive rhetoric, Trump described the baseline US-Iran framework deal as “very strong,” adding humorously that “nobody knows what it is, but it’s very strong.”
He highlighted the immediate positive economic indicators following the announcement of the framework:
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Stock Markets: Global markets have surged, which Trump noted has “gone through the roof.”
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Energy Prices: Global oil prices have tumbled sharply.
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The Strait of Hormuz: Trump predicted that the critical maritime energy corridor would be fully open and secure within “a day or two” after the final signatures are inked.
“That speaks louder than words,” Trump added, pointing to the economic data as proof of the framework’s efficacy.
Sharp Criticism of Past Administration
Trump used the global stage to heavily criticize former President Barack Obama’s handling of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), accusing the previous administration of essentially “bribing” Tehran.
He referenced a heavily publicized 2016 transfer of $1.7 billion in cash to Iran—which was the settlement of a decades-old legal dispute—claiming he had pictures of the cash being delivered via a Boeing 757. “He tried to bribe his way out. I didn’t try to do that,” Trump said, asserting that Iranian leadership had openly mocked the past administration’s strategy.
The Road to Friday’s Signing
The President’s comments come as both nations prepare to formalize an agreement meant to end months of active conflict.
Earlier in the week, US Vice President JD Vance clarified that while both sides have already “signed the deal digitally,” any forthcoming sanctions relief for Tehran remains strictly contingent on the Islamic Republic’s absolute compliance with every condition laid out in the text.
