Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' as both sides exchange strikes
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" as far as he is concerned. The statement came after the two countries exchanged strikes. Trump left the door open for negotiators to keep talking, even as tensions between the two sides escalated again.
According to El País, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" as far as he is concerned. The statement came at a time when the two countries had exchanged strikes.
Trump used sharp language toward Iranian leaders but said he was leaving the door open for negotiators to keep talking. This points to a complex picture in which tension has escalated again but the diplomatic channel has not fully closed.
Tension between the two countries is watched closely for regional stability and energy markets. The steps the sides take in the coming days will shape the course of the confrontation. Claims are attributed to the respective parties.
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