Trump says Iran sought talks, US agreed, but warns Tehran the ceasefire is over
US President Donald Trump said Iran has sought to continue talks with Washington but asserted that any ceasefire between the two countries has ended, making the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform.
US President Donald Trump said Iran had asked to continue talks with the United States but asserted that any ceasefire between the two countries had ended.
In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Iran had sought further negotiations, but said Washington had made its position clear.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Trump signed off the statement as: President DONALD J. TRUMP.
The post comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Trump did not elaborate on the nature of the talks or provide further details about the ceasefire he referred to.
SITUATION ESCALATED AFTER IRAN ATTACKS US
The latest escalation follows US strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. While Washington blamed Tehran for the attacks, Iran described the accusations as "questionable."
However, Tehran has previously maintained that only shipping using its approved route through the Strait of Hormuz could be considered safe.
Vessel-tracking data showed the ships targeted on Tuesday were sailing along a route closer to the Omani coast.
Iran responded by launching attacks on dozens of US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also claimed it had shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, though there has been no independent confirmation of the claim.
REGIONAL STABILITY UNDER QUESTION
The renewed hostilities have heightened concerns over regional stability. While both sides have continued limited retaliatory strikes in recent weeks, Trump's latest remarks declaring the ceasefire and interim peace deal to be "over" mark his clearest indication yet that the diplomatic understanding reached earlier may have effectively collapsed.
The escalation comes just days after US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Qatar over Tehran's nuclear programme, underscoring the fragile state of diplomatic efforts.
The latest developments add a fresh layer of uncertainty to an already volatile situation in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump said Iran had asked to continue talks with the United States but asserted that any ceasefire between the two countries had ended.
In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Iran had sought further negotiations, but said Washington had made its position clear.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Trump signed off the statement as: President DONALD J. TRUMP.
The post comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Trump did not elaborate on the nature of the talks or provide further details about the ceasefire he referred to.
SITUATION ESCALATED AFTER IRAN ATTACKS US
The latest escalation follows US strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. While Washington blamed Tehran for the attacks, Iran described the accusations as "questionable."
However, Tehran has previously maintained that only shipping using its approved route through the Strait of Hormuz could be considered safe.
Vessel-tracking data showed the ships targeted on Tuesday were sailing along a route closer to the Omani coast.
Iran responded by launching attacks on dozens of US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also claimed it had shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, though there has been no independent confirmation of the claim.
REGIONAL STABILITY UNDER QUESTION
The renewed hostilities have heightened concerns over regional stability. While both sides have continued limited retaliatory strikes in recent weeks, Trump's latest remarks declaring the ceasefire and interim peace deal to be "over" mark his clearest indication yet that the diplomatic understanding reached earlier may have effectively collapsed.
The escalation comes just days after US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Qatar over Tehran's nuclear programme, underscoring the fragile state of diplomatic efforts.
The latest developments add a fresh layer of uncertainty to an already volatile situation in the Middle East.
