US warns Iran military operations may resume if agreement terms are not met.

According to a statement attributed to the head of the Pentagon, military operations against Iran and a naval blockade could resume if Tehran fails to meet the terms of a recently signed memorandum. Interfax reports that Pete Hegset, identified as the Pentagon chief in the source text, declared that the United States will reinstate hostilities and reimpose restrictions on Iranian ports should the other party not fulfill its obligations under the agreement.

Hegset emphasized that while Washington remains committed to honoring all agreements, it expects reciprocal compliance from Iran, particularly concerning its nuclear program. He stated that the memorandum does not contain concessions for Tehran, noting that the primary objective for the United States is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He concluded that the outcome of this standoff rests entirely on Tehran's actions.

The document in question is a temporary memorandum of understanding announced on June 18, which establishes a 60-day cessation of hostilities. The agreement also mandates the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, alongside the initiation of a new round of negotiations. Reuters reports that the document was signed on June 17 by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Axios further noted that the memorandum was executed remotely and became effective following electronic signatures. Prior to the announcement, Iran characterized the memorandum as a historic event.