United States President Donald Trump has announced that Washington is prepared to continue diplomatic negotiations with Iran, even as he insisted that the ceasefire previously agreed between both countries has come to an end.
Trump made the disclosure on Friday through a post on his Truth Social platform, where he revealed that Iranian officials had requested a continuation of discussions despite the recent escalation in hostilities.
“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.
The statement comes days after the US president declared during a visit to Ankara that the ceasefire reached on April 8 had effectively collapsed.
The truce, which had brought an end to several weeks of intense military confrontation between the United States and Iran, has in recent months been repeatedly tested by renewed clashes and lower-intensity attacks involving both countries.
Speaking earlier this week, Trump dismissed Iranian leaders in strong terms, describing them as “scum” and “sick people,” while insisting that the ceasefire arrangement was no longer in force.
Despite his remarks, the president indicated that diplomatic channels remained open, saying businessman-turned-negotiator Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, would continue handling discussions with Iranian representatives.
Trump maintained, however, that the responsibility for making meaningful progress rested with Tehran.
According to him, Iran must demonstrate genuine willingness to engage constructively if negotiations are to produce any positive outcome.
Tensions between the two countries have intensified again this week as both sides exchanged military strikes across the Middle East.
Iran reportedly targeted commercial vessels operating in regional waters, prompting retaliatory strikes by the United States.
In response to the US military action, Iran launched drone and missile attacks against American military assets located in several Middle Eastern countries, further raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Although Washington has agreed to continue diplomatic engagement, Trump’s latest remarks suggest that the administration no longer considers the April ceasefire agreement to be operational.
The renewed violence has heightened concerns among international observers over the possibility of another prolonged military confrontation between the two longstanding adversaries.
Analysts say future negotiations may prove difficult unless both countries demonstrate restraint and commit to reducing military activities while diplomatic efforts continue.
