Trump says US troops stay near Iran until deal reached
Why it matters: US troops remain in the Gulf, extending deployment for at least another month for American service members.
- President Donald Trump vows U.S. forces near Iran stay until a "real agreement" is secured, despite a shaky two‑week ceasefire.
- House Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to limit Trump's Iran policy, signaling bipartisan backing for his approach (Axios).
- Iran and the United States remain far apart on peace terms, with disputes over sanctions relief and regional security (CBC World).
- Rep. Marjorie Greene and a senior U.S. admiral publicly condemned Trump's plan as reckless and profit‑driven (The Hill, Daily Beast).
President Trump announced that U.S. forces will stay stationed near Iran until a genuine deal is struck, even as a fragile two‑week ceasefire hangs in the balance. While House Republicans backed his hard‑line stance, Iran and U.S. officials still clash over key peace terms, and critics from Congress and the Navy label the plan reckless.
