Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' while agreeing to continue diplomatic talks
The Irish Times—President Trump announced the ceasefire with Iran was over while simultaneously agreeing to continue technical talks at Iran's request, sending a conflicting diplomatic signal. Oil prices spiked five percent on the ceasefire declaration before partially pulling back as continued engagement was confirmed. Qatar's mediators were reported in Tehran simultaneously attempting to de-escalate the standoff between Washington and the regime. The US and Iran agreed to keep diplomatic channels open even as both sides traded threats and the security situation remained volatile.
- The Irish Times — Technical talks between US and Iran continue following fresh clashes
- Al Arabiya — Qatari negotiators in Iran for talks to de-escalate US-Iran tensions, source says
- The Hill — Trump says Iran talks will continue, but ceasefire ‘is OVER!’
- Breitbart — Trump: Iran Ceasefire Is Over, but Talks to Continue
- Axios — Trump says Iran talks will continue, but "ceasefire is OVER
- Reuters — Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
- CBS News — U.S. and Iran to continue talks amid heightened tensions
- Al Arabiya — Oil markets surged 5% on ceasefire-over statement before partially settling on talk of continued diplomacy
- CNBC — U.S. officials confirmed technical talks with Iran continue despite Trump's public ceasefire-over declaration