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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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· Last updated: April 23, 2026

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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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What did Trump say about Iran during the two-week truce?
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Trump claimed that the US military could knock out Iran's weaponry in about one day.
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