Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over' Amid Fresh Violence
US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran is 'over' after fighting flared between the two countries, sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic shipping route remains a flashpoint in the conflict, which began in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Tehran insists on controlling the waterway, saying it will charge fees for passage and threatening to hit vessels that deviate from its authorised route. Its military has struck at least three ships in recent days, prompting extensive US strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday followed by retaliatory attacks from Iran on Gulf countries.
Oil prices jumped five percent after Trump's remarks, which came during a NATO summit in Turkey. The US Navy currently has an expansive maritime strike force of at least 19 warships deployed in close proximity to Iran, highlighting an immense buildup of American naval power positioned to protect regional shipping lanes amid active military operations.