The Trump-Iran ceasefire came under renewed strain on Friday after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was “over,” even as he said he remained open to continuing talks. Iran, meanwhile, rejected Trump’s claim that it had requested negotiations and warned of “reciprocal action” if Washington breached any commitments.
The exchange followed renewed hostilities between the two sides, including attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and on US military sites in Gulf states, placing the previously signed 14-point memorandum of understanding under increasing pressure.
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Trump says ceasefire is over, but leaves door open for talks
Following resumed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and on US military sites in Gulf states, President Trump declared the ceasefire deal with Iran to be over while indicating that discussions could continue.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Friday.
The latest exchange of threats follows tit-for-tat strikes that have put the signed 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two countries at risk. The fragile pause in fighting reached a critical stage this week with fresh missile exchanges.
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Iran rejects Trump’s claims, warns of “reciprocal action”
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson denied President Trump’s assertion that Tehran had requested talks with Washington and warned of “retaliatory action” if commitments were breached, according to state television.
Iran also said it had only agreed to host Qatari mediators, rejecting Trump’s claim that it had sought negotiations with the United States. CNN cited a diplomat familiar with the matter as saying the mediatory visit had been planned in coordination with the United States.
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, also reiterated Tehran’s distrust of Washington, saying that position had been conveyed directly to US Vice President JD Vance during negotiations.
“During the negotiations, I made it clear to the Vice President of the United States that we have zero trust in you,” he stated in a Telegram post, as per news agency ANI. “In my view, only those prepared for war can negotiate with the U.S. We have never ceased our preparations to defend our country. The moment the Americans betray any understanding, we are prepared for a full-scale defence; we will stand firmly against them and will claim the rights of the Iranian nation.”
Following days of reciprocal U.S.-Iran strikes and the arrival of a Qatari delegation in Tehran, Iran, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said Iran asked to continue talks and he has agreed. However, rather confusingly, President Trump added that “in no uncertain terms, that the… pic.twitter.com/iCFw5W0ueI
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Strait of Hormuz remains central to dispute
The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the focal point of the latest disagreement between the two countries.
According to US officials cited by Reuters, Washington wants Iran to publicly declare that it will not attack ships transiting through the strategic waterway and to maintain toll-free passage as it existed before the conflict.
“What we’re demanding is that the Iranians issue a public statement that acknowledges all channels of the Strait of Hormuz are open, and they’re not shooting at ships anymore. They’re either going to give us that statement, or we’re not having a good outcome for them,” one official said, according to Reuters.
Iran, however, maintained that while it may not impose a direct toll on ships passing through the strait, compensation would be required for navigational and operational services provided by the country. The terms are currently under discussion with Oman.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to visit Oman to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships, ISNA reported, citing the foreign ministry spokesperson.
Fighting intensifies after renewed attacks
Hostilities resumed last week after the United States accused Iran of attacking ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, including the latest attacks involving three Qatari and Saudi vessels. Iran subsequently launched attacks on US military sites in Gulf states on Thursday, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
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