Trump says dialogue with Iran continues, but ceasefire is over

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on his social media account that while dialogue with Iran will persist, a ceasefire is definitively over. This statement follows a significant U.S. military response, which targeted more than 170 Iranian sites, including air defense systems and speedboats, along Iran's southern coast. The strikes were a direct reaction to Iran's alleged attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran asked us to continue to talk, and we agreed to continue to talk. But we made it clear to them that the ceasefire is over.

Adding to the pressure, the Trump administration has also rescinded sanctions waivers for Iranian crude oil imports. The exact implications of Trump's announcement remain unclear, as he coupled the end of the ceasefire with a commitment to continue dialogue. His stance has appeared somewhat inconsistent; he previously suggested the ceasefire was "over" at a NATO summit but also stated he did not foresee a renewed war with Iran.

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it seems to be over

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the rising tensions. Qatari officials are reportedly scheduled to meet with Iranian counterparts in Tehran to mediate the situation. This comes after the U.S. and Iran had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 17, agreeing to a 60-day period of no hostilities to facilitate negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

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I don't see a war starting