Trump Says Iran Wanted Talks But US Declares Ceasefire Over Amid Rising Tensions

US President Donald Trump addressed the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran on July 8, 2026, via a Truth Social post. He revealed that Iran had requested to continue negotiations, to which the US agreed, but made it clear that the ceasefire had ended. This statement comes amid recent US military strikes on Iran following attacks on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered reciprocal actions by the US military.

The situation intensified with air raid sirens sounding in Jordan, east of Israel, while reports emerged of an attack near Iran's nuclear facility in Bushehr. Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary reiterated Tehran's stance that any attack on its infrastructure would be met with similar retaliation, explicitly warning that Israel is not exempt from such responses.

Israeli sources told CNN that despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's desire to join US strikes, the Trump administration prefers Israel to remain uninvolved at this stage to avoid losing control over the conflict. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in several Iranian cities including Konarak, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas. Additionally, two Basij members were killed in a shooting during a funeral procession in Mashhad, with unidentified armed assailants escaping the scene. Iranian security forces are actively searching for those responsible for the attack.

The recent developments highlight a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions, with the potential for broader regional conflict if the situation continues to deteriorate.