Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire dead after strikes, UN to meet Thursday
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US President Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire effectively dead during a NATO summit in Turkey, following a wave of overnight military strikes. American forces hit over 80 targets on the Iranian coast in response to an attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones.
The Escalation
The exchange of strikes began after three merchant vessels, including a Qatari gas carrier and a Saudi-flagged tanker, were attacked off the coast of Oman earlier this week. Trump stated that the US responded to Iranian attacks on ships with a "20-fold" military retaliation. He justified the hardline stance by the need for complete "de-atomization" of Iran, calling its leadership "crazy and evil people" involved in the deaths of thousands of American soldiers.
NATO Friction
Trump sharply criticized NATO allies, particularly Spain, for unwillingness to assist Washington in confronting what he called the "main state sponsor of terrorism." The remarks, made at the Ankara summit, highlighted growing divisions within the alliance over the US-Iran confrontation. According to Podrobno.uz, Trump described Iran as a "cancer tumor" that must be removed early.
What's Next
The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency session on Thursday to discuss the escalating conflict. It remains unclear whether European allies will support further US military action or push for a renewed diplomatic track.
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Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire dead after strikes, UN to meet Thursday
