Trump Declares Iran Deal Over Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

During a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump announced that he considers the peace deal with Iran to be "over" after recent attacks by Iran on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Trump described Iran's leadership in negative terms, stating, "They’re sick people, they’re led by sick people. They’re vicious, violent people." He indicated that he no longer wishes to negotiate with Iran, although he will allow his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to continue discussions, which he believes are unproductive. The U.S. Central Command recently conducted strikes against Iranian targets, marking the largest exchange of fire since a ceasefire memorandum was signed in June. Both the U.S. and Iran have accused each other of violating ceasefire agreements. NATO chief Mark Rutte supported the U.S. response to Iran's actions, stating it was necessary to retaliate.