Trump Warns Iran: Comply With Ceasefire Agreement or “The Shootin’ Starts”

President Donald Trump issued a stark public ultimatum to Iran on April 9, 2026, demanding full compliance with what he described as a "real agreement" reached between the United States and Iran, and warning that US military forces — which he stated are "loading up and resting" in and around Iran — will remain in place until the agreement is honored. Trump stated that if Iran fails to comply, "the Shootin' Starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before." The President confirmed the key terms of the agreement include a prohibition on Iranian nuclear weapons development and a guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "open and safe." Trump characterized the US military as looking forward "to its next conquest," language that signals continued offensive posturing despite the nominal ceasefire. The statement comes amid reports that Iran has continued drone attacks against Gulf state infrastructure, including Kuwait, despite the ceasefire agreement, and that NATO allies have expressed frustration over lack of consultation. US carrier strike groups and air assets remain deployed in and around the Persian Gulf. The President's statement significantly raises the stakes for Iranian compliance and represents a direct threat of resumed large-scale military operations if Iranian violations continue.