President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is finished — but that hasn’t stopped Tehran from asking to stay at the negotiating table.
In a TRUTH Social post Friday, Trump revealed that Iran requested additional talks with the United States following this week’s military escalation, saying his administration agreed to continue discussions while making one point unmistakably clear.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!”
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue “talks.” We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter." – President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/TzZikn1Cya
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 10, 2026
The statement reinforces Trump’s comments earlier this week, when he declared the truce effectively dead after ordering U.S. strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
Despite the collapse of the ceasefire, diplomatic channels remain active behind the scenes.
According to CBS News, three sources familiar with the negotiations said the United States and Iran are still engaged in indirect discussions through Qatari mediators as both sides attempt to prevent the conflict from spiraling further.
Those sources said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been in regular contact with Qatar’s leadership while defending the actions of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which was accused of firing on three commercial vessels Tuesday in Omani territorial waters.
The report also says the IRGC has sought to impose fees on ships using the vital shipping corridor — an effort the United States opposes.
The current tensions center on the Strait of Hormuz, where the original 60-day Memorandum of Understanding was intended to restore normal commercial traffic after months of regional instability.
According to CBS News, Article 5 of that agreement called for reopening the trade route, but Iran has instead attempted to steer shipping toward waters closer to its own coastline rather than Omani territory.
The agreement had been expected to remain in effect until approximately Aug. 18 before this week’s renewed hostilities.
Hannity’s Highlights
Trump says Iran requested more talks even after the U.S. declared the ceasefire “over” — suggesting Tehran is looking for an exit ramp despite its own provocations triggering the collapse.
CBS News reports indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are continuing through Qatari mediators — the back channel remains open even as the public posture hardens on both sides.
The renewed crisis stems from Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and the U.S. military strikes that followed — a rapid escalation that unraveled weeks of fragile diplomatic progress.
Vance, Witkoff and Kushner are all reportedly involved in ongoing diplomatic efforts — a heavy-hitting team signaling the administration isn’t done trying to close a deal.
CBS News also reported that Vice President JD Vance, along with presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner, have been heavily involved in the diplomatic effort.
Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command continued its military campaign this week.
A U.S. official told CBS News that rail lines allegedly used by Iran to transport military supplies were among the targets struck during two days of operations.
Neither side has publicly released additional details about the ongoing negotiations.
President Trump again says the ceasefire with Iran is "over," but the U.S. will continue negotiating. https://t.co/xxdHz6UMPV
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 10, 2026
