A US official told Al Jazeera that Washington still wants to negotiate with Iran despite two days of heavy attacks. Technical talks for a long-term peace deal will continue. But the ceasefire signed on June 17 is basically dead.
The US launched attacks on 85 Iranian targets on Tuesday after Iranian forces attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back by attacking US military assets in Gulf countries. This led to more US strikes on 90 more targets.
Trump said the ceasefire was over but he would let talks continue. He called the talks a waste of time but later seemed to soften his stance. Iran's UN mission said a peaceful solution is still possible if the US stops the war.
π The Backstory
The US-Iran conflict started on February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched a war against Iran. A ceasefire was signed on June 17 after months of fighting. It included a 60-day window for negotiations.
But the ceasefire broke down in late June when Iran attacked container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US accused Iran of violating the deal and started striking again. By July, both sides were in a full cycle of attacks.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways in the world. About 20% of all oil passes through it. When fighting happens there, global oil prices spike and the world economy feels the pain.
π― Why It Matters
Whether peace talks start again will decide if the war gets worse or settles down. The outcome affects oil prices, global security, and whether other countries get pulled into the conflict.
A US official told Al Jazeera that Washington still wants to negotiate with Iran despite two days of heavy attacks. Technical talks for a long-term peace deal will continue. But the ceasefire signed on June 17 is basically dead.
The US launched attacks on 85 Iranian targets on Tuesday after Iranian forces attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back by attacking US military assets in Gulf countries. This led to more US strikes on 90 more targets.
Trump said the ceasefire was over but he would let talks continue. He called the talks a waste of time but later seemed to soften his stance. Iran's UN mission said a peaceful solution is still possible if the US stops the war.
The US-Iran conflict started on February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched a war against Iran. A ceasefire was signed on June 17 after months of fighting. It included a 60-day window for negotiations.
But the ceasefire broke down in late June when Iran attacked container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US accused Iran of violating the deal and started striking again. By July, both sides were in a full cycle of attacks.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways in the world. About 20% of all oil passes through it. When fighting happens there, global oil prices spike and the world economy feels the pain.
Whether peace talks start again will decide if the war gets worse or settles down. The outcome affects oil prices, global security, and whether other countries get pulled into the conflict.