Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over after US strikes

President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran had ended after Washington carried out overnight airstrikes on Iranian military targets. The strikes, launched in response to Iranian missile attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, were aimed at degrading Iran’s ballistic missile and drone capabilities. Trump’s statement came amid a broader U.S. effort to deter further Iranian aggression in the region.

In retaliation, Iranian forces reportedly fired surface‑to‑air missiles and drones at U.S. naval vessels and air bases in the Persian Gulf. The attacks were described by Iranian officials as a defensive measure against the U.S. offensive, and U.S. military commanders confirmed that the strikes were conducted with minimal risk to American personnel. The incident has heightened tensions in a region already strained by competing strategic interests.

The escalation underscores the fragile security dynamics in the Middle East, with both sides citing defensive motives for their actions. As diplomatic efforts continue, the international community watches closely to see whether further de‑escalation or additional confrontations will follow.