US President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is effectively “over” following renewed hostilities between the two sides, while indicating that diplomatic channels could remain open if Tehran chooses to re-engage.
Speaking at the NATO summit, Trump strongly criticized Iran’s leadership in the wake of overnight US military strikes and subsequent Iranian attacks targeting American bases in the Gulf. He said he no longer believed further negotiations would be productive, describing Iran’s leadership in harsh terms and accusing it of repeatedly violating commitments made during recent diplomatic efforts.
Trump stated that, from his perspective, the ceasefire had collapsed and expressed little interest in continuing direct engagement with Tehran. However, he noted that US negotiators, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, could continue discussions if they deemed it appropriate, while emphasizing that the next move rests with Iran.
The US President also accused Tehran of backtracking on commitments related to nuclear negotiations. According to Trump, the central objective of the talks was to ensure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons, and he alleged that Iranian officials later denied key aspects of those discussions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for the recent US military action, describing the strikes as a necessary response to the evolving security situation. However, Trump voiced disappointment over what he described as limited support from several NATO allies during the conflict, claiming that countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France were reluctant to participate while hostilities were ongoing.
Meanwhile, global markets reacted to the escalating tensions, with oil prices reportedly rising by nearly five percent amid concerns over regional stability and the security of energy supplies. The US military also confirmed that it had carried out strikes on more than 80 targets, including Iranian speedboats, in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The latest developments have added fresh uncertainty to efforts aimed at easing tensions in the region, with the future of diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran remaining unclear.
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