Trump declares end of ceasefire with Iran after two days of cross-attacks

US President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran over, following two days of cross-attacks that began with Iranian strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and escalated to US bombings of southern Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes on US bases. Trump stated "it's over" and used harsh language, calling Iran's leadership "garbage" Source: Infobae. Iran denounced the US attacks as a "clear violation" of the June 17 ceasefire Source: Portafolio. The US also revoked Iran's oil sale authorization Source: Diario Libre. Oil prices surged: Brent crude rose 5.2% to $78.02, and WTI climbed 4.37% Source: Portafolio.

Escalation

• Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing one to catch fire Source: Euronews. The US responded by bombing over 80 targets, including air defense systems and over 60 IRGC boats, killing at least eight Iranian soldiers and one Revolutionary Guard member Source: Portafolio.
• Iran retaliated with 85 attacks on US bases in the Gulf using missiles and drones Source: Infobae. The US then revoked Iran's oil sale license Source: Diario Libre. The Pentagon reported deploying over 20 warships in the region Source: Infobae.
• Trump threatened further strikes, including targeting Kharg Island's oil terminal and destroying bridges and desalination plants Source: Diario Libre.

Reaction

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "The era of intimidation and extortion is over. We do not bow" Source: Euronews. Pakistan, the primary mediator, called on both parties to respect the Islamabad Memorandum Source: Diario Libre. The UN Secretary-General urged a return to negotiations Source: Infobae. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands mourned Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in earlier conflict Source: Infobae.