Trump says Iran talks will continue, but "ceasefire is OVER"
ONP Summary
The US and Iran have resumed escalating military strikes over three days, with Iranian forces attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz prompting around 90 US retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets. Trump claims Iran wants to negotiate despite ongoing hostilities, yet diplomatic prospects remain deeply uncertain as both sides continue military operations.
Progressive:Paradoxical coexistence — progressive outlets highlight the contradiction between simultaneous military escalation and diplomatic messaging.
Moderate:Escalatory spiral — moderate outlets present the tit-for-tat strikes as a dangerous cycle of reciprocal retaliation with unclear strategic value.
Conservative:Necessary deterrence — conservative outlets emphasize Iranian aggression and portray US military response as essential to defend regional shipping.
President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. agreed to continue talks with Iran, but it will not adhere to the ceasefire anymore.
Why it matters: Trump's post on Truth Social follows ongoing de-escalation efforts by regional mediators over the last 48 hours to prevent the total collapse of the U.S.-Iran deal.
While Trump announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire is "over" and stressed he has very little faith that talks with Iran can produce a credible deal, he is allowing negotiators to engage with the Iranians.
A source with knowledge said another round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran is expected next week, possibly in Switzerland.
What he is saying: "The Islamic Republic of 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! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
State of play: Qatari negotiators travelled to Iran on Friday, in coordination with the U.S., to meet with Iranian officials in an effort to de-escalate the situation and create the conditions for negotiations to resume, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the visit.
The diplomat said "it's clear both sides want to come back to the MOU." ...
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