Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks
Summary
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the US and Iran is over following attacks exchanged by both countries. The US carried out strikes on Iranian targets after Iran hit US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to previous US actions.Key Facts
- President Trump said he no longer wants to deal with Iran and called their leaders "sick people."
- Iran reported hitting 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait as retaliation.
- The US launched strikes against more than 80 Iranian targets after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for about 20% of the world’s traded oil.
- Both the US and Iran had agreed last month to extend a ceasefire and start talks to end the war.
- Neither country has yet said they will stop negotiations despite recent attacks.
- US attacks paused briefly out of respect for the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- President Trump said he would consult with his Middle East envoy and son-in-law about the situation but said it is up to Iran to return to negotiations.
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