Trump Declares Ceasefire with Iran Over, Threatens New Strikes

President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" during a NATO summit in Ankara, as the U.S. and Iran exchanged new attacks. Source: npr

What Trump said

Trump stated the ceasefire is "over" and called Iranian leaders "scum." Source: npr He warned of further strikes, saying "We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight," and threatened to seize Kharg Island. Source: euronewsen Trump also criticized Iran for violating the agreement. Source: euronewsen

Iran's response

Iranian military officials vowed retaliation, with Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari warning that any landing would mean "entering a living hell." Source: euronewsen The IRGC claimed to have targeted 85 US military facilities in the region. Source: euronewsen Iran's parliament also dismissed Trump's threats as "bluster." Source: euronewsen

NATO tensions

Trump used the summit to air grievances against NATO allies, accusing them of insufficient support for the war in Iran. Source: npr He met with Turkish President Erdogan and discussed potential F-35 sales despite a congressional ban. Source: npr Trump also planned talks with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy. Source: npr