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Trump-Iran negotiation

Trump: U.S. has told Iran ceasefire is 'over' despite agreement to continue talks

By Song Sang-ho

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The United States has told Iran that the ceasefire with it is "over" though Washington agreed to continue talks with the Islamic Republic, U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday, following an escalation of tensions caused by an exchange of strikes this week.

Trump made the remarks in a social media post, amid concerns that the exchange of attacks could derail negotiations aimed at fully reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, ending Iran's disputed nuclear program and bringing a permanent end to their monthslong war.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks'," he wrote on Truth Social. "We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!"

Following reports of alleged Iranian strikes on commercial vessels in the strait earlier this week, the U.S. launched strikes at Iranian targets. Iran also launched attacks on U.S. bases in the region, escalating tensions between the two countries.

During his visit to Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit on Wednesday, Trump said that he thought the ceasefire with Iran was over.

But he said he does not expect a full-scale war with Iran to resume, noting that Washington is not seeking a "long-term" conflict.

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