Trump Says U.S. Will Bomb Iran if It Does Not Comply with MoU

President Trump said the United States will bomb Iran if it does not comply with the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries. The statement came as U.S. officials released additional details of the Iran agreement. Trump indicated the deal could be signed as early as tomorrow.

Part of the agreement states that upon signing the MoU, Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts to allow safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz without charge. The provision addresses a key U.S. objective since the strait was closed during recent conflict.

Trump was asked at a G7 press conference about safeguards against Iran imposing future fees on passage. He replied that common sense would prevent such action. "They don't want to get bombed," Trump said. The document also notes that Iran will work with Oman and other Gulf states to establish a broader agreement on the waterway.

U.S. officials believe Gulf states would reject any future tolling system.

Trump noted that some elements are not included in the written MoU text but are understood between the United States and Iran.