US agrees to more Iran talks but ceasefire 'over' - Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran, but emphatically declared that the ceasefire between the two countries is over. The announcement was made via Trump's Truth Social platform.

"Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!" Trump posted. He had previously commented on the ceasefire during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, earlier in the week, calling it "done" and referring to Iranian officials as "scum" and "sick people."

The U.S. president indicated that discussions would involve U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, but stressed that the onus was on Iran to re-engage in negotiations. This development follows a series of recent exchanges of fire between Iran and the U.S. in the Middle East. Iran has targeted commercial ships, prompting U.S. strikes in response, while Iran has also attacked U.S. assets in the region with drones and missiles.

Amid the escalating tensions, Qatari negotiators were reportedly meeting with officials in Iran to discuss navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate the situation. Daily tanker traffic through the critical waterway had appeared to slow, raising concerns about global oil supplies and shipping stability. The talks in Iran are intended to address the implementation of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, with analysts suggesting Qatar is seeking to solidify its role as a mediator.

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Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!