President Donald Trump has told aides that he will not break the ceasefire with Iran or resume full-scale military operations unless American troops are killed, according to a report Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal. The administration continues to pursue a broader agreement with Tehran despite signs the ceasefire remains fragile. Trump has publicly suggested a deal could be near, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said this week there has been “no tangible progress” toward a final agreement.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, argued Wednesday that “the war is over” and said the administration’s focus is now on securing a lasting settlement. According to the Journal, Trump has resisted pressure to respond to recent Iranian attacks with a broader military campaign, instead viewing the current ceasefire as the best opportunity to secure a diplomatic outcome and avoid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The newspaper reported that the president remains focused on reaching an agreement that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while reducing tensions in the region and protecting navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors.

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