Trump Declares Ceasefire With Iran Over, But Hints at Continued Negotiations
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire with Iran over, calling the regime "scum" after Iranian attacks on shipping.
- Iran responded to U.S. airstrikes by attacking American targets in the Gulf region, with both sides exchanging rhetoric and missile fire.
- Despite the escalation, signs suggest that neither Washington nor Tehran desires an all-out war, with Trump leaving the door open for further negotiations.
President Donald Trump has declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, labeling the regime as "scum" following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president's strong condemnation came during a NATO summit, where he stated that agreements with such "liars" and "sick" people were a waste of time.
This declaration follows a night of intense military action. The U.S. Air Force bombed over 80 Iranian military targets in retaliation for Iran's actions. Iran, in turn, responded by targeting American positions in the Gulf region, with missile alerts sounding in Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed attacks on U.S. military bases, with Kuwait reporting the interception of missiles and drones, and damage to power lines from falling debris.
With such people, you cannot make agreements. They are liars and sick people. Talking to Tehran is a waste of time.
Despite the heated rhetoric and military exchanges, indications suggest that neither the United States nor Iran is seeking a full-scale war. Trump himself, shortly after declaring the agreement void, emphasized that his negotiators could still engage. This suggests a strategic maneuver, leaving room for continued diplomatic efforts even amidst the heightened tensions. Both nations appear to be testing the boundaries of the current situation, a pattern observed in other regional conflicts where ceasefires are frequently challenged.
The era of intimidation and blackmail is over. We do not yield.
Originally published by Neue Zรผrcher Zeitung in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.