Trump agrees to resume talks with Iran, but declares ceasefire officially ended

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to resume negotiations with Iran in an effort to end the ongoing war, while simultaneously declaring that the existing ceasefire is now officially terminated. The announcement came via Trump's platform Truth Social, signaling a complex diplomatic stance amidst renewed hostilities between the two nations.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran asked us to continue 'talks.' We agreed to do so, but the United States made it clear to them, unequivocally, that the ceasefire is over.

Trump stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran had requested the continuation of "talks," to which the U.S. agreed. However, he emphasized that Washington had unequivocally communicated to Tehran that the ceasefire, which had been in place since April, was no longer valid. This declaration follows a recent escalation of tensions and clashes between the two countries.

This development echoes previous statements made by Trump two days prior in Ankara, where he had indicated that a memorandum of understanding with Iran was concluded. At the time, he also mentioned allowing negotiations to proceed, though he expressed skepticism, calling it a "waste of time" to negotiate with Iranians whom he described as "liars."

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For me, I think it's over.

The war in Iran, which began with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, has seen intermittent periods of negotiation and conflict. Trump's latest remarks suggest a continued willingness to engage diplomatically, albeit under the shadow of a terminated ceasefire and his expressed distrust of Iranian negotiators.

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It's a waste of time to negotiate with Iranians who are liars.