Trump says US, Iran agree to continue talks but ceasefire over

WASHINGTON/CAIRO (REUTERS)

​President Donald Trump said the US and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of hostilities this week, but he declared that the ceasefire reached between the two sides last month was over.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.