Trump hints at further Iran negotiations after exchange of fire over Hormuz
President Trump claims Iran has requested new negotiations, though he maintains that the ceasefire is over. Iran has denied requesting talks, stating they only accepted a visit from a Qatari delegation to address the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
The conflicting narratives regarding diplomatic engagement underscore the volatility of the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the risk of further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran denies it requested new talks with US as new attacks threaten the full resumption of war.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One in England, July 8 [Win McNamee/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 United States President Donald Trump said that Washington has consented to a request from Iran to continue negotiations, as war between the two countries continues.
Still, in a social media post on Friday, he reiterated his view that the June 17 ceasefire has ended.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks’,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
“We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!”
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