Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after fresh US strikes, but leaves door open for talks
“For me, I think it’s over. It’s just a waste of time dealing with them,” Trump told reporters when asked about the status of the ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the interim agreement with Iran is “over” even as he maintained that the talks over the peace deal will continue.
“For me, I think it’s over. It’s just a waste of time dealing with them,” Trump told reporters when asked about the status of the ceasefire. He was speaking on the sidelines of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
BREAKING:
🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S President Trump announced that the CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN IS OVER.
“To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them…They’re scum. They’re sick people.” pic.twitter.com/qvDXZY60fc
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) July 8, 2026
The US president’s remark comes hours after the US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian military targets after merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also revoked a license authorising the sale of Iranian oil over fresh attacks.
In a statement on social media, the US Central Command said it launched “a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.”
The US military said it targeted Iranian air defence systems, radars and over 60 small boats used by Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard. Explosions were reported in several locations across Iran, including in Bandar Mahshahr and Bushehr. In retaliation, Tehran struck back on Bahrain and Kuwait.
The exchange of fire has raised concerns over the resumption of the conflict, which seemed to have subsided following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two countries on June 17.
The flare-up also comes amid the 6-day funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died on February 28, the first day of the conflict.
Shortly after Trump’s statement, oil prices surged by 6 per cent, according to the Associated Press. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 5.4 per cent to more than $78 a barrel, while US benchmark crude also surged by 5.8 per cent to reach $74.55 per barrel.
Wednesday’s rise comes after oil prices fell below $100 per barrel to reach pre-war levels.
The US and Iran agreed as part of the interim deal to allow ships to pass through the strait without paying any charges for 60 days. The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the global energy supplies pass, has been the collateral ever since the war began in February.
(With inputs from AP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the interim agreement with Iran is “over” even as he maintained that the talks over the peace deal will continue.
“For me, I think it’s over. It’s just a waste of time dealing with them,” Trump told reporters when asked about the status of the ceasefire. He was speaking on the sidelines of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
BREAKING:
🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S President Trump announced that the CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN IS OVER.
“To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them…They’re scum. They’re sick people.” pic.twitter.com/qvDXZY60fc
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) July 8, 2026
The US president’s remark comes hours after the US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian military targets after merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also revoked a license authorising the sale of Iranian oil over fresh attacks.
In a statement on social media, the US Central Command said it launched “a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.”
The US military said it targeted Iranian air defence systems, radars and over 60 small boats used by Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard. Explosions were reported in several locations across Iran, including in Bandar Mahshahr and Bushehr. In retaliation, Tehran struck back on Bahrain and Kuwait.
The exchange of fire has raised concerns over the resumption of the conflict, which seemed to have subsided following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two countries on June 17.
The flare-up also comes amid the 6-day funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died on February 28, the first day of the conflict.
Shortly after Trump’s statement, oil prices surged by 6 per cent, according to the Associated Press. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 5.4 per cent to more than $78 a barrel, while US benchmark crude also surged by 5.8 per cent to reach $74.55 per barrel.
Wednesday’s rise comes after oil prices fell below $100 per barrel to reach pre-war levels.
The US and Iran agreed as part of the interim deal to allow ships to pass through the strait without paying any charges for 60 days. The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the global energy supplies pass, has been the collateral ever since the war began in February.
(With inputs from AP)
