U.S. President Donald Trump says the interim U.S.-Iran understanding intended to pause fighting and open a path to a permanent deal is “over,” and that he does not want further engagement with Tehran. The remarks come as the United States carries out further military action against Iran after attacks linked to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Reporting across outlets says the interim memorandum—signed with Iran and mediated by Pakistan—was meant to create a 60-day window for negotiations on a longer-term agreement. Indirect talks mediated through Qatar concluded last week without progress. In the lead-up to Trump’s comments, the U.S. also revoked a licence that had allowed Iran to sell oil, and launched new strikes on Tuesday.
Sources also describe continuing tit-for-tat escalation: U.S. actions follow attacks on three tankers in the region, and subsequent reporting says Iran carries out attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
