President Donald Trump said Iran has reached out seeking a deal following the latest U.S. military strikes, but acknowledged he is uncertain whether the two countries are heading back into a full-scale war.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the United States had responded forcefully to recent Iranian attacks, while questioning whether Tehran could be trusted to honor any future agreement.

Trump: ‘They Want to Make a Deal’

Trump claimed Iran “badly” wants to negotiate after the latest exchange of military action, saying Iranian officials had recently made contact. However, he expressed skepticism about entering a new agreement, arguing he was unsure whether Tehran would uphold its commitments.

When asked if the conflict was escalating into another war, Trump replied, “I don’t know,” but added that the United States would prevail quickly if fighting intensified.

New Strikes Follow Fragile Ceasefire

The latest comments came after U.S. Central Command announced another round of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure. According to U.S. officials, the operation was intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.

The renewed military action follows several days of escalating tensions despite a memorandum of understanding reached last month that had temporarily reduced hostilities between Washington and Tehran.

Iran Condemns U.S. Military Action

Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused the United States of violating the recent agreement and vowed to defend the country’s sovereignty. Iranian officials said they would continue responding to what they described as acts of aggression.

The exchange has renewed concerns about regional stability, with investors closely watching developments that could affect global energy supplies and international trade through the Gulf.

Oil Markets Remain on Edge

Uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept energy markets under pressure. Oil prices remained elevated as traders weighed the possibility of further disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a passage that handles a significant share of the world’s seaborne crude exports.

Analysts say future diplomatic talks, if they occur, could play a major role in determining whether tensions ease or military action continues.