Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, Calls Leaders 'Scum'

Hostilities between the United States and Iran have resumed after the US military launched strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports. These actions, which occurred this week, are described as the latest in a series of ceasefire violations by both sides, despite a truce that went into effect in April. The immediate consequence of these strikes was a 3% rise in oil prices.

Speaking at the Nato summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump declared that the memorandum of understanding with Iran was over. He referred to Iran's leaders as "vicious, violent people" and "scum," stating he would not deal with them. Despite this strong rhetoric, Trump also indicated that talks might continue. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte supported the US actions, stating it was "totally crucial that the US forcefully react" when a ceasefire is violated.

The US military reported hitting over 80 targets in the early hours of Wednesday. This action was stated as a response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels. The specific details of the Iranian attacks and the exact nature of the targets hit by the US were not fully elaborated in the provided text, but the US military's statement framed their strikes as a necessary reaction to Iranian aggression.