US Iran war highlights: Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if Tehran targets US president

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US-Iran war: Here are the key developments:

• US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had directed the military to be ready to launch strikes on Iran if Tehran carried out or attempted to assassinate him.
• Iran on Saturday said it had "kept its word" on the ceasefire with the US, after Trump declared the truce was over while saying Washington had agreed to continue negotiations with the Islamic republic.
• Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to remain lower than usual for the third straight night between July 9 and 10, according to the latest data released by ship tracking company Windward.
• The United States is seeking a public declaration from Iran confirming that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that ships travelling through the strategic waterway will no longer be targeted, senior US officials told Associated Press.
• The US on Friday announced fresh Iran-related sanctions against a key financial backer of Iran's leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, along with 13 other people and organisations.

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran on Saturday said it had "kept its word" on the ceasefire with the US, after Trump declared the truce was over while saying Washington had agreed to continue negotiations with the Islamic republic.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi responded on Saturday, saying Tehran "has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU".

He was referring to a provision in the memorandum of understanding under which Iran agreed to "maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program", while the US agreed that it "will not impose any new sanctions, and will not deploy additional forces in the region", until a final agreement is reached.

"That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance," Araghchi added.

US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had directed the military to be ready to launch strikes on Iran if Tehran carried out or attempted to assassinate him.

"1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!," he wrote in a post on Truth Social.

"Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran."

US-Iran war LIVE: In a fresh threat to Iran, US President Donald Trump said that "missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at Iran" if the Islamic republic acts on its threat to assassinate, or attempts to assassinate, a sitting US president.

US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran had "kept its word" on the ceasefire with the United States, after Trump claimed the truce was over but said he had agreed to hold more talks with the Islamic republic.

"Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU," Araghchi wrote on X. He was referring to a section of the memorandum of understanding that states the US would not deploy additional forces to the region.

US-Iran war LIVE: Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to remain lower than usual for the third straight night between July 9 and 10, according to the latest data released by ship tracking company Windward.

Windward said just six ships travelled through the key waterway over a 12-hour period. A few days earlier, the normal traffic during the same period ranged between 18 and 22 vessels.

US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that the United States had breached the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries after Washington announced fresh sanctions.

“Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU. That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance,” Araghchi wrote on X.

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, said Tehran was prepared for "all-out defence" if Washington failed to honour last month's memorandum of understanding. He also said the conflict would never end with Iran surrendering.

Speaking during a meeting with Ahmad Muzani, Speaker of Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly, Qalibaf said he had told the United States vice president during the negotiations that Tehran did not trust Washington. He added that, in his view, only those ready for war could negotiate with the United States.

US-Iran war LIVE: The United States is seeking a public declaration from Iran confirming that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that ships travelling through the strategic waterway will no longer be targeted, senior US officials told Associated Press on Friday.

They also said internal divisions within Tehran's leadership had made it difficult to secure and maintain an agreement.

The officials added the latest round of strikes this week followed what they described as attempts by a rogue group of Iranian hard-liners to undermine the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran on Friday rejected claims that it had asked to resume negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran had agreed to continue talks despite the recent rise in tensions.

According to Iranian state television, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had not requested negotiations with the US. He added that Iran had agreed to receive a visit from Qatar's mediator.

US-Iran war LIVE: The United States on Friday announced fresh Iran-related sanctions against a key financial backer of Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, along with 13 other people and organisations. The treasury department said the move followed Tehran's renewed attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The sanctions target Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker and businessman based in Dubai. According to the treasury department, Britain had previously imposed sanctions on him for financially supporting the activities of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and other organisations.

The treasury department said Ansari diverted publicly funded wealth into a large overseas portfolio of property and commercial assets for the benefit of himself, members of Iran's ruling elite and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

(Inputs from Reuters)

US-Iran war LIVE: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Friday, local time, that Tehran is ready for a "full-scale defence" if the United States fails to honour the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two countries last month.

In a post on his official Telegram channel, he wrote, “During the negotiations, I made it clear to the Vice President of the United States that we have zero trust in you. In my view, only those prepared for war can negotiate with the U.S. We have never ceased our preparations to defend our country. The moment the Americans betray any understanding, we are prepared for a full-scale defence; we will stand firmly against them and will claim the rights of the Iranian nation.”

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional developments and ongoing US-Iran talks during a phone call, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The two leaders also stressed the importance of protecting maritime navigation and key shipping routes amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The conversation comes as diplomatic efforts continue to ease the crisis and prevent further escalation. Both sides reaffirmed support for initiatives aimed at promoting stability and security across the Middle East.

With Iran's national mourning period for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei now over, attention is shifting back to diplomacy and the country's uncertain future. Residents in Tehran told reporters they are worried about the risk of further conflict following recent US strikes and want leaders to prioritize dialogue.

Many described the current situation as neither war nor peace, reflecting growing anxiety over what comes next. Calls for de-escalation come as diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has accused the United Arab Emirates of supporting US actions against Tehran, following the release of a new US trade document that eases some export controls on the UAE.

Writing on X, Gharibabadi claimed the policy change was granted in exchange for Abu Dhabi's support during the conflict. He described the move as an "official admission" by Washington and said the UAE should be held accountable. The UAE has not publicly responded to the allegation.

A senior US official said nuclear negotiations with Iran cannot progress unless Tehran stops threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the official said Iran must first demonstrate that it can honor basic commitments, including allowing vessels to pass safely through the waterway.

The comments come as the two countries struggle to preserve diplomacy following renewed hostilities and US retaliatory strikes. The official also suggested a power struggle is unfolding inside Iran between leaders who support negotiations and hardliners opposed to the agreement reached last month.

Despite the tensions, the US said it still believes more pragmatic voices in Tehran could regain control and keep diplomatic efforts alive.

Iranian officials have privately told Trump administration advisers that attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were a mistake and were carried out by hardliners seeking to derail negotiations, according to CBS News. Senior US officials said Tehran has indicated it wants diplomatic talks to continue despite the latest escalation.

President Donald Trump has directed his negotiating team, including Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, to keep engaging with Iran.

Fresh talks are expected in Oman on Saturday. The White House, however, wants Iran to publicly acknowledge responsibility for the attacks and has warned that further hostile actions could trigger additional military or economic responses from Washington.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly below normal levels as tensions between the United States and Iran continue. According to CNN, only 15 vessels transited the waterway in the past 24 hours, compared with an average of about 110 ships a day before the conflict began.

Analysts say traffic has yet to recover after recent attacks on commercial vessels. The slowdown highlights ongoing concerns over safety and trade in one of the world's most important energy routes.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Oman on Saturday for talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz and wider regional developments, according to CNN and Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. The visit comes as diplomatic efforts continue despite growing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Discussions are expected to center on the disputed waterway, which has become a major point of conflict after recent attacks on commercial vessels and subsequent US military strikes on Iranian targets.

President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is “over,” signaling an end to the truce reached last month. At the same time, he said Washington has agreed to continue talks with Tehran.

According to CNN, mediators are working to ease tensions and encourage further negotiations despite the renewed violence. The development highlights the unusual situation in which diplomatic contacts remain active even as the ceasefire framework has effectively collapsed.

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Dubai-based Iranian financier Ali Ansari, his holding company and several Iranian currency exchange businesses. US officials allege the network diverted public wealth to benefit Mojtaba Khamenei and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The sanctions freeze any assets linked to the US financial system. The announcement came after Iran resumed attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, adding another layer of pressure to already strained relations.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday as concerns grow over the latest escalation in the region. According to statements from Pakistan’s government and Iranian state media, Sharif urged all sides to show restraint and avoid steps that could undermine recent peace efforts.

He also stressed the importance of honoring commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The call comes as Qatar continues diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, with negotiators reportedly visiting Iran in coordination with the United States to help create conditions for renewed talks.

New satellite images reviewed by CNN appear to show fresh activity at several Iranian nuclear and missile facilities, including sites at Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain. The images, taken in late June and early July, suggest possible repair or reconstruction work following earlier US-Israeli strikes.

The findings have raised questions about whether Iran remained fully compliant with the June 17 memorandum of understanding. Neither Tehran nor Washington has publicly commented on the reported activity.

Qatari mediators are working with Iranian officials to calm tensions and help restore the truce between the United States and Iran, according to CBS News. Officials said talks are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving disputes over shipping routes.

Iranian representatives are also expected to hold discussions in Oman on Saturday. The latest diplomatic push comes as indirect US-Iran talks continue through Qatar following a sharp escalation in fighting earlier this week.