US President Donald Trump agrees to more Iran talks but insists truce is over
US President Donald Trump has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran while simultaneously declaring that the existing ceasefire is over. The diplomatic situation remains volatile following recent exchanges of fire and accusations of attacks on tankers.
Why it matters
The breakdown of the ceasefire and ongoing regional tensions pose a significant risk of escalating into a full-scale conflict in the Middle East.
Donald Trump agreed to further negotiations with Iran but declared the ceasefire over. Photo / Getty Images
US President Donald Trump today said he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over.
While there have been no direct talks between Iran and the United States since last month, Iranian media reported that a delegation from mediator Qatar was in Tehran after the warring sides exchanged strikes again this week.
Just over three weeks after Washington and Tehran signed an agreement aimed at turning a months-long ceasefire into a durable peace, the exchange of fire for two days this week threatened a return to full-scale regional war.
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