Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over but agrees to continue talks

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed after mutual attacks this week, but both sides have signaled willingness to continue dialogue. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire 'OVER' while acknowledging Iran's request for talks, as a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to mediate. Source: clarin

Ceasefire Collapses

Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that 'the Cease Fire is OVER,' though he agreed to keep negotiating. Source: elmundoes This came after the largest mutual bombings since the June 17 memorandum that formalized the April ceasefire. Source: emolcl Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted Iran had 'kept its word' under the ceasefire, adding that 'respect can only exist when it is mutual.' Source: emolcl The U.S. bombed Iran for two consecutive nights after accusing Tehran of attacking three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliated by striking Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, injuring one person in Kuwait. Source: clarin

Diplomatic Efforts Continue

Despite the escalation, a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to reinforce Qatar's mediation role. Source: listindiario Egypt also called for prioritizing diplomacy. Source: elmundoes Iran's chief negotiator, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, struck a defiant tone: 'This confrontation will never end with Iran's surrender.' Source: listindiario Meanwhile, Trump threatened to 'obliterate and completely destroy all regions of Iran' if Iran attempted to assassinate him, claiming 1,000 missiles are ready. Source: emolcl Iran's Foreign Minister traveled to Oman to discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation, where Tehran seeks to control the strategic waterway and charge tolls. Source: emolcl The conflict began on February 28 with a massive U.S.-Israel surprise attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Source: listindiario