U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 8, 2026, that American military forces will remain deployed in and around Iran until a "real agreement" is fully complied with, amidst a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran. This statement follows a truce reached on April 7, which showed signs of strain due to Israeli bombardments in Lebanon and Washington's disagreement with some of Iran's demands. Trump emphasized that all U.S. assets, including ships, aircraft, and personnel, will stay in place with necessary provisions for military action. He also threatened more significant strikes if an agreement is not met, while asserting that Iran will have no nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz will be open and safe, ahead of planned negotiations in Pakistan.