Trump: Ceasefire with Iran is over
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over following recent attacks.
- Trump expressed a desire to cease engagement with Iran, calling them
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran is over following recent attacks, stating he no longer wishes to engage with the country.
"For me, it's over. It's just a waste of time to deal with them, they are liars," Trump said, according to the BBC, during a NATO summit in Ankara. He referred to Iran as "scum."
This statement comes amid rising tensions and follows reports of U.S. attacks on Iran. The article also notes that the Stockholmsbรถrsen (Stockholm stock exchange) opened down 1 percent, with the broader OMXS index falling. The oil price saw a slight increase, with a barrel of North Sea oil costing around $76, up about 6 percent since the start of the week.
Separately, inflation in Sweden decreased to 1.3 percent in June, a preliminary figure from Statistics Sweden (SCB) showed. This is down from 1.5 percent in May, attributed to lower food and transport costs. However, the decrease was slightly less than anticipated by analysts.
In other news, a second person has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, on Sunday evening. The individual is suspected of aiding and abetting murder. The shooting, which resulted in the death of a man in his 20s, occurred in the Kvarngรคrdet district.
For me, it's over. It's just a waste of time to deal with them, they are liars.
Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.