Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over', calls negotiations a 'waste of time'
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US President Donald Trump has said he considers the interim memorandum of understanding with Iran to be "over", although he indicated that negotiations could continue.
Trump made the remarks on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, hours after the United States launched strikes on Iranian targets in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Qeshm Island. Washington said the attacks were carried out in response to Iranian strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
"For me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore. It's just a waste of time dealing with them," Trump said.
He also said US representatives could continue talks with Tehran but questioned whether they would produce any results.
"They can talk, but I think they're wasting their time," he said.
The United States has also revoked a licence that had authorised the sale of Iranian oil.
According to US officials, Tuesday's strikes targeted Iranian military assets and were intended as retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Reports said the operation was significantly larger than previous US strikes carried out late last month.
Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bandar Mahshahr and Bushehr.
In response, Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of violating the memorandum of understanding by carrying out strikes, reinstating oil sanctions and threatening further military action.
The Khatam-al-Anbiya Central Headquarters condemned the attacks as a "blatant act of aggression" and warned that Iran's armed forces would deliver a "crushing response". The military also said Iran would not permit outside interference in the management of the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that commercial shipping should use routes designated by the Islamic Republic of Iran.