Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire; Tehran vows no surrender

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, a move that has met with a firm response from Tehran, which stated the conflict would not conclude with its surrender.

Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that while Iran had requested continued dialogue, the United States had "firmly informed Iran that the ceasefire has ended." This declaration follows his earlier remarks at a NATO summit in Ankara, where he suggested the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran for ending the conflict "seems to be over."

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The Islamic Republic of Iran requested we continue dialogue, and we agreed, but the United States has firmly informed Iran that the ceasefire has ended.

The breakdown of the ceasefire has fueled concerns about a potential resurgence of military confrontations, particularly in sensitive areas like the Strait of Hormuz, even as both sides maintain open channels for negotiation. Iran has adopted a strong stance against the U.S. position.

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The war to end the war is a priority for all countries in the world, but everyone should know that this war will never end with the surrender of Iran.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and lead negotiator, stated via Telegram that Iran is prepared for "full defense" if the U.S. abandons the MOU signed last month. He asserted that Iran would protect its people's rights against the U.S. and emphasized that the war would not end with Iran's surrender.

This escalation follows recent military actions, including Iran's attack on a civilian merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. airstrikes on over 90 Iranian military facilities and infrastructure, including sites near the Bushehr nuclear power plant and railway bridges. Amidst these renewed clashes, international mediation efforts are reportedly intensifying, with reports suggesting further negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to take place in Switzerland next week, with Qatari officials facilitating discussions.

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If the United States abandons the MOU signed last month, Iran is ready for full defense and will protect the rights of the Iranian people against the United States.