Washington DC/IBNS, April 9 -- Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to escalate as US President Donald Trump announced that American forces will remain stationed in and around Iran amid growing uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire deal.

What did Donald Trump say?

He warned that any violation could trigger a significantly stronger military response, while reiterating that the deal mandates no nuclear weapons development and ensures that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and secure.

His exact post

Trump posted, "All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degrade...