India, June 24 -- Soon after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, his deputy JD Vance warned Iran against trying to build nuclear weapons in the future.

In a televised interview shortly after Trump announced the ceasefire, Vance underscored the administration's intent to deter Iran from restarting its nuclear program.

"If they want to build a nuclear weapon in the future, they're going to have to deal with a very, very powerful American military again," Vance said.

Trump's ceasefire announcement came hours after Iran launched missiles at US airbases in Qatar, and Iraq.

"Officially, Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and, upon the 24th Hour, an Offi...