President Donald Trump announced that the tentative ceasefire with Iran has concluded after a series of violent encounters. This came after Iranian forces attacked commercial ships, escalating tensions.
Trump made his remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the NATO Summit in Ankara. He expressed frustration, stating, “For me? I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore, they’re scum.” Trump further criticized Iranian leadership, describing them as dishonest and unreasonable.
U.S. Response
The U.S. military conducted strikes on over 80 Iranian targets in response to Iran’s assaults on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks disrupted traffic in a crucial maritime corridor.
A memorandum of understanding between the two nations had temporarily eased tensions, allowing the resumption of shipping traffic in the strait. However, the recent incidents have undermined these efforts.
This article updates a developing story, with full coverage to follow. The bilateral meeting between President Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte took place at the NATO leaders summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
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