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Iran Claims Ceasefire Adherence, Trump Declares Truce 'Over' Amid Assassination Threats

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's foreign minister stated the country has "kept its word" regarding a ceasefire with the U.S., but President Trump declared the truce "over."
  • Trump threatened to "annihilate and destroy" Iran if it attempts to assassinate him, stating thousands of missiles are ready.
  • Iran's foreign minister is traveling to Oman to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security amid escalating tensions.

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, with conflicting statements emerging regarding a ceasefire and escalating threats. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted on Saturday that his country has "kept its word" concerning a ceasefire agreement with the U.S. since a truce protocol was signed.

Until now, Iran has kept its word.

— Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister stating Iran's adherence to a ceasefire agreement.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump countered this assertion, stating on Friday that the ceasefire was "over." He also issued a stark warning to Tehran, declaring he had ordered the military to be ready to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government attempted to assassinate him. "1,000 missiles are ready to be fired and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, followed immediately by thousands more, if the Iranian government carried out its threat... to assassinate or attempt to assassinate the current President of the United States, in this case ME!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Despite the heated rhetoric, Trump also indicated a willingness to continue discussions, stating, "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘discussions.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has made it clear to them, in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is OVER!"

The ceasefire is OVER!

— Donald TrumpU.S. President declaring the truce with Iran terminated.

Adding to the diplomatic maneuvering, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that Araghchi would visit Oman on Saturday. The visit is intended to focus on the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security, a critical strategic waterway that has been at the center of disputes between the two nations. This diplomatic outreach comes as hostilities have resumed this week, further complicating the already volatile situation in the Middle East.

1,000 missiles are ready to be fired and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, followed immediately by thousands more, if the Iranian government carried out its threat... to assassinate or attempt to assassinate the current President of the United States, in this case ME!

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's threat of military action against Iran in response to potential assassination attempts.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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