Trump signals possible restart of Iran warrestart of Iran war
US President Donald Trump said he could restart the conflict with Iran if US troops are killed, after criticizing a House vote to curb his war powers.
The remarks came as Oman halted crude oil loading at a key terminal following a suspected blast, underscoring how the conflict is affecting regional security and energy flows.
Trump and supporters
Trump framed the House vote as an interference with his authority while he said he was pursuing final talks to end the war with Iran. He argued that a renewed response would be justified if US forces were targeted.
Iran-focused coverage
The conflict is being described by Trump and others in terms of military damage and the status of Iran’s armed forces. Regional disruptions such as the Oman terminal halt suggest the fighting is spilling into critical infrastructure beyond the battlefield.
- Oman has a long record of mediation in Gulf crises and has hosted sensitive back-channel talks before.
- The Strait of Hormuz nearby is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
- Congressional fights over war powers have shaped U.S. military action debates since the Vietnam era.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
