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Trump says Iran may have reloaded during two-week truce

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Posted on April 23, 2026

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WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran may have loaded up their weaponry "a little bit" during the two-week ceasefire, but added that the U.S. military

Trump Says Iran May Have Reloaded Weapons During Recent Ceasefire Truce

U.S. President Comments on Iran's Actions During Ceasefire

Trump's Statement on Iran's Weaponry

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran may have loaded up their weaponry "a little bit" during the two-week ceasefire, but added that the U.S. military can knock that out in about one day.    

Context of the Ceasefire

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; writing by Ismail Shakil; editing by Michelle Nichols)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump’s comments come as Washington continues an extended, indefinite ceasefire first brokered two weeks earlier, aimed at securing a unified Iranian peace proposal. (theatlantic.com)
  • Iran has criticized U.S. actions such as the naval blockade for undermining talks, while the U.S. maintains military readiness despite the truce. (aljazeera.com)
  • International observers warn the fragile ceasefire may be undercut by rapid Iranian military recovery — underscoring Trump’s claim that any rearmament could be swiftly neutralized. (thedailybeast.com)

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Trump claimed that the US military could knock out Iran's weaponry in about one day.
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