President Donald Trump indicated Monday that it remains unclear whether the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been broken, despite a series of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on oil-related facilities in the United Arab Emirates.

“[It was] not heavy firing,” Trump said in a phone call with ABC News when asked if the ceasefire had been violated. “We’ll let you know. Ships are moving. You know, we moved quite a few last night — big ones. There was no firing. I guess there has been some recently. I’m looking into it.”

Trump added that maintaining the ceasefire would ultimately benefit Iran, cautioning that the situation remains fluid.

“Iran better hope [the ceasefire] remains in effect. The best thing that can happen to them is that we keep it in effect.”

When pressed on how the United States would respond if Iran were to break the agreement, Trump declined to provide specifics but suggested other nations should play a role.

“I’ll let you know, like I’ll let everyone else know. We just heard about this, and we’ll find out about it. What should happen is South Korea should get involved. It was a South Korean ship that got hit. And I would think, if you have a ship that’s hit, you should immediately send some people.”

He also emphasized that the U.S. is currently exercising restraint while continuing to project strength globally.

“Right now, we we’re being very nice. We’re taking care of the world,” Trump added.

Addressing the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran toward the UAE, Trump said most of the incoming threats were intercepted.

“they were shot down for the most part. One got through. Not huge damage.”

Asked about the broader implications for ending the conflict, Trump expressed confidence in the outcome regardless of developments.

“We have it under control. One way or the other, we win. And you know why? I always win. You found that out a long time ago.”

The remarks followed a series of Iranian strikes involving two waves of cruise missiles fired toward the UAE. The attacks came roughly two hours after emergency alerts were sent to residents’ mobile devices warning of a possible missile threat and urging them to seek shelter, before an all-clear was later issued.

During the first wave, three missiles were intercepted while another landed in the sea. In the second round of strikes, three individuals were reported injured.

UAE officials also said Iran deployed attack drones during the assault, with at least one reportedly striking a petrochemical installation.

In a separate message posted on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of striking “unrelated nations” amid its attacks on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking to Fox News, Trump warned that any direct Iranian attack on U.S. naval forces escorting commercial vessels would trigger a devastating response, saying Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it targets those ships.

{Matzav.com}