Key Points
- Trump says he is actively looking into recent developments.
- Iran should avoid actions violating ceasefire terms.
- Warns against overreaction while situation remains under review.
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has stopped short of saying that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran has been violated, even as tensions escalated in the Gulf region with fresh attacks on commercial vessels and Gulf infrastructure.
According to ABC News, Iranian forces targeted a South Korean commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones towards the United Arab Emirates. In parallel, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reportedly said American forces struck six Iranian fast boats and intercepted multiple incoming missiles and drones.
Speaking to ABC News in a phone interview, Trump downplayed the intensity of the latest exchanges, saying the firing was “not heavy” and suggesting the situation was still being assessed. “We’ll let you know… there has been some recently, I’m looking into it,” he said, according to the interview.
On reports of Iranian attacks, Trump said most of the incoming missiles and drones were intercepted and that only limited damage had occurred in the UAE strikes.
Despite the escalation, Trump maintained that the ceasefire was still intact and warned Iran against further violations, saying it would be in Tehran’s interest to keep the arrangement in place.
“If it breaks, I’ll let everyone know,” he said, while adding that the situation was still developing and responses would be determined once facts were clear.
Commenting further on regional implications, Trump suggested that South Korea should respond after its vessel was reportedly hit, while also stating that US forces were “taking care of the world.”
When asked about broader risks of escalation, he cautioned against overreaction, saying it would be harmful “for them, not for me,” and reiterated confidence in US handling of the situation.
Trump also expressed confidence in eventual US control over the situation, stating, “We have it under control… one way or the other, we win,” as quoted by ABC News.
