President Donald Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran is over, calling Iranian leaders 'scum' and liars. He states that Iran broke their deal and claims they would use a nuclear weapon if they had one. Trump says further negotiations are a waste of time despite speaking with negotiators. The remarks were made during a press appearance at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.
- Trump unilaterally declares Iran ceasefire over
- Calls Iranian leadership vicious, violent, and untrustworthy
- Asserts Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it obtained one
- Says a prior nuclear deal was publicly denied by Iran immediately after signing
- Dismisses further negotiations as a waste of time despite ongoing talks