Trump says renewed attacks 'a possibility' if Iran misbehaves

May 2, 2026Updated May 3, 2026, 8:57 a.m. ETEditor's note: This page summarizes news on the Iran war for Saturday, May 2. For the latest on the war in Iran, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Sunday, May 3.President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States could still consider renewed military strikes against Iran, warning action remains “a possibility” even after declaring recent hostilities over.Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on May 2, Trump said renewed military attacks in the conflict would depend on Iran’s behavior.Trump wrote in a letter to lawmakers Friday that "there has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026" and thus "the hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated." In the same letter, Trump writes that troops are still needed in the region because of "the threat posed by Iran."The Trump administration promoted the claim despite a massive deployment of U.S. servicemembers and resources to the Middle East to blockade the Islamic Republic's ports.Friday, May 1 marked the 60th day since Trump formally notified Congress of hostilities on March 2. At that mark, the White House is required to