Trump declares ceasefire with Iran “over” as talks continue

Trump said the United States agreed to continue diplomatic talks with Iran but told Tehran “in no uncertain terms” that the ceasefire has ended.

First Published: July 10, 2026, 10:41 AM ET

WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran is over while agreeing to continue diplomatic talks on a Truth Social post on July 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM EST (see truthsocial).

Here is the full post on [truthsocial]: “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! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Trump”

The statement marks a sharp escalation in Washington’s posture toward Tehran, pairing a willingness to remain at the negotiating table with an explicit warning that a previously observed ceasefire no longer holds. Trump did not specify the nature or geographic scope of the ceasefire he referenced, nor did he outline what military or economic actions may follow the declaration.

Iran is a state of roughly 86 million people governed under a system that combines democratic institutions with theocratic authority, with the Supreme Leader holding a central position of power (see ecoi.net). The country’s relationship with the United States has been defined for decades by disputes over its nuclear program, regional influence and human rights record (see cfr.org).

The 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the United States led to a temporary lifting of international sanctions and a short-term economic recovery for Iran. Trump withdrew from that agreement in 2018 and reimposed sanctions, triggering a steep decline in Iranian oil production and a collapse in the value of its currency (see ecoi.net). Subsequent administrations attempted to restart nuclear negotiations, but a comprehensive new agreement has remained elusive (see newsweek.com).

Trump’s use of quotation marks around the word “talks” in his post suggests skepticism about Iran’s diplomatic intentions. The phrasing mirrors language he has used in past confrontations with foreign adversaries, signaling to both domestic and international audiences that Washington will negotiate from a position of strength rather than restraint.

The diplomatic trajectory between Washington and Tehran remains uncertain. Iran has not publicly responded to Trump’s declaration that the ceasefire is over, and it is unclear whether existing channels of communication will produce new terms or whether the collapse of the ceasefire will prompt further military posturing by either side (see jpost.com).

In the last 30 days, 79 of 506 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of foreign policy, according to a Zenger analysis of a real-time database of all Truth Social posts.