Trump Says MOU on Ending War with Iran 'Seems Over,' Calls Deals a 'Waste of Time'

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on ending the war with Iran "seems to be over."

President Trump made the remarks while meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the NATO summit held in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, on July 8 (local time).

News agencies including AP and AFP reported that these comments came immediately after armed clashes between the U.S. and Iran reignited around the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. Central Command conducted airstrikes on approximately 80 targets within Iran in response to Iran's attack on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, July 7 (local time).

In retaliation, Iran struck 85 U.S. military facilities located in countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain.

President Trump's remarks are interpreted as an acknowledgment that the ceasefire agreement has effectively been scrapped, as follow-up negotiations with Iran have stalled and armed conflicts have resumed.

In particular, President Trump expressed a negative attitude toward negotiations, saying of Iran, "I don't want to make a deal with them; they are tiresome people."

President Trump did leave room for the possibility of dialogue, stating that he could allow a U.S. delegation to talk to Iran.

However, he expressed strong distrust, adding, "Making a deal with them is a waste of time."

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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