Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
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US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is "over", blasting the country's leadership as "scum" and "cuckoo" after fresh exchanges of fire.
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit in Turkey, the president said US negotiators could continue talks "if they want" but said he saw it as "a waste of time".
Oil prices spiked by around 6% after Trump's comments, although are still well below the highs seen during the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is "over", blasting the country's leadership as "scum" and "cuckoo" after fresh exchanges of fire.
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit in Turkey, the president said US negotiators could continue talks "if they want" but said he saw it as "a waste of time".
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Oil prices spiked by around 6% after Trump's comments, although are still well below the highs seen during the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz.