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Rabat – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the ceasefire agreement with Iran is “over,” following a new wave of strikes and growing tensions in the Gulf region.
Speaking to reporters during the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said dealing with Tehran was “a waste of time” and accused Iran of repeatedly violating the agreement reached only weeks ago.
“I think it’s over,” Trump said. “It’s just a waste of time dealing with them.”
His comments came after the US carried out what it described as “powerful strikes” against targets in Iran. Washington said the attacks were a response to Iranian strikes on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including Saudi and Qatari tankers.
Trump defended the attacks, saying the US had hit Iran “very hard” overnight. He also accused Iran of acting in bad faith during negotiations and repeated that his administration would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.
“Everyone agreed, no nuclear weapon,” Trump said. “We make a deal, and then they go outside and say we never even talked about it.”
Iran strongly rejected Trump’s claims and accused the US of violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that had ended months of fighting. Tehran said the latest US attacks breached the agreement and warned that it would defend its sovereignty.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched attacks on dozens of US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the American strikes. Iranian officials also warned that stronger retaliation could follow if US attacks continue.
Meanwhile, several Gulf countries expressed concern over the rapid escalation.
Oman condemned the attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and commercial ships, calling on all sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomacy. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also accused Iran of undermining regional peace efforts, while Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates issued statements condemning attacks on Gulf states.
The latest developments also shook global markets. Oil prices rose by around 6% after Trump’s remarks, as investors feared that renewed fighting could once again threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes.
Despite Trump’s declaration that the ceasefire is over, Iranian officials have not formally announced the end of the agreement. Instead, they continue to argue that Washington is responsible for violating its terms.
