Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate

Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate

President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over on July 8, pledging strong military action despite a 60-day negotiating period that hasn't ended. The announcement followed the worst military exchange since talks began: the US struck over 80 Iranian targets overnight; Iran retaliated against US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Trump said further negotiations would be pointless.

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