Trump: Iran Ceasefire Still in Effect, Warns of 'Pain' if Agreement Not Signed Quickly

US President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect but warned that Iran would face 'a lot of pain' if it doesn't sign an agreement quickly.

Fri May 08 2026

Ceasefire Status and Warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump confirmed that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite recent military engagements. He sternly warned Tehran that if an agreement is not signed promptly, they will experience "a lot of pain." Trump asserted that Iran desires to sign the agreement "a lot more than I do." He also stated that Iran had "trifled" with the United States, to which the U.S. responded decisively.

Military Incidents in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump detailed that three world-class destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz today. During this passage, Iran reportedly launched missiles and drones, all of which were successfully shot down. Trump characterized these actions as a "trifle" and suggested that no other country would have dared to launch missiles and drones in such circumstances. He also mentioned that an Iranian tanker's rudder was shot out, causing it to spin in circles. He concluded by saying that such actions should not have occurred.

*Source: Al Jazeera, YouTube: Al Jazeera English (2026-05-08)*

Tags: #Trump #Iran #Strait of Hormuz #US-Iran relations