Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Has Ended

United States President Donald Trump has declared that the Iran ceasefire is over after fresh military action between US forces and Iran. The announcement followed new American airstrikes and reported attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on US military bases in the Gulf. The Iran ceasefire has now become a key focus of growing tensions between the two countries.

The latest escalation came after Washington accused Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and breaching the ceasefire agreement reached on June 17. US officials said the overnight airstrikes aimed to impose “heavy costs” on Iran for targeting ships carrying civilian crews through an international waterway.

Speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump made it clear that he no longer wished to engage with Iran. “I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them any more, they’re scum,” Trump said when asked whether the truce with Iran had collapsed.

“They’re scum, they’re sick people, they’re led by sick people, and they’re vicious, violent people. And if they had a nuclear weapon, they’d use it.

“As far as I’m concerned, it’s over.”

The renewed conflict also affected global markets, with oil prices rising by five per cent after Trump’s remarks, reflecting concerns about instability in the region.

Trump said he planned to speak with Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who have taken part in discussions with Iranian officials. However, he insisted that Tehran must take the next step if talks are to resume.

“As far as I’m concerned, it’s just a waste of time dealing with them. They’re liars,” he said.

The US President accused Iran of failing to honour the terms of the Iran ceasefire agreed on June 17. “Everyone’s agreed, no nuclear weapon. We make a deal. They go outside, joke to the press, they say we never even talked about it. There’s something wrong with them, they’re cuckoo,” Trump added.

What impact could the collapse of the Iran ceasefire have on regional stability and global energy markets?