US President Donald Trump announced on July 10, 2026, that Washington has agreed to resume discussions with Iran despite declaring the fragile ceasefire between the two countries to be over. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “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!”

This announcement highlights the contradictory state of US-Iran relations, as military exchanges have resumed even while diplomatic channels remain open. The latest escalation followed Iranian attacks on US military facilities in Gulf states, which Tehran said were retaliation for American strikes on targets in Iran’s southern coastal region and eastern provinces.

In a parallel diplomatic effort, a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on the same day to revive mediation efforts following renewed violence in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters that Doha aims to lower tensions and lay the groundwork for broader negotiations in coordination with Washington.

The situation remains tense as the US has reportedly struck over 80 Iranian targets after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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