Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’ after Iran strikes, vows to ‘eliminate the cancer’

President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric following the latest exchange of fire with Iran, calling the Iranian leadership “a bunch of evil people” and insisting that “we’ve wasted a lot of time with them.” In comments made after Iran’s recent military strikes, Trump signalled an increasingly hardline stance, though he stopped short of detailing what specific actions the United States might take next.

The American president referenced his status as Tehran’s “number one target” for several years, particularly since the Iranians displayed hostile banners at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Trump’s language suggests a significant shift in US approach, with his use of the phrase “eliminate the cancer” indicating potential military escalation rather than diplomatic resolution.

While Trump did not explicitly confirm the end of ceasefire negotiations, his declaration that “in my eyes the ceasefire is over” represents a dramatic hardening of the US position. The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, following recent military exchanges that have raised concerns about the risk of broader regional conflict.

The comments reflect Trump’s historically confrontational approach to Iran, contrasting sharply with any diplomatic overtures that may have been under consideration. With the president now publicly ruling out further negotiations from his perspective, the situation appears to be entering a more volatile phase, though details of Washington’s next steps remain unclear.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.