Trump says Iran talks will continue, but "ceasefire is OVER"
· Axios
President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. agreed to continue talks with Iran, but it will not adhere to the ceasefire anymore.
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Why it matters: Trump's post on Truth Social follows ongoing de-escalation efforts by regional mediators over the last 48 hours to prevent the total collapse of the U.S.-Iran deal.
- While Trump announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire is "over" and stressed he has very little faith that talks with Iran can produce a credible deal, he is allowing negotiators to engage with the Iranians.
- A source with knowledge said another round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran is expected next week, possibly in Switzerland.
What he is saying: "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! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
State of play: Qatari negotiators travelled to Iran on Friday, in coordination with the U.S., to meet with Iranian officials in an effort to de-escalate the situation and create the conditions for negotiations to resume, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the visit.
- The diplomat said "it's clear both sides want to come back to the MOU."