Ankara, 8 July

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over”, but he will allow talks to continue.

"For me, I think it's over," Trump said when asked about the status of the ceasefire. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them."

He added that US representatives could continue negotiations with Tehran but questioned whether they would produce 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, tightening economic pressure on Tehran alongside the military action.

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 indicated 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, following the strikes.

Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of violating the memorandum of understanding between the two sides, citing the strikes, the reinstatement of oil sanctions and threats of 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.