U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end 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).

AP, AFP, and other news agencies reported that these comments came shortly after armed conflict between the U.S. and Iran reignited over 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 including 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 clashes have resumed.

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

President Trump did leave some room for possibility, noting that he could allow a U.S. delegation to talk with Iran.

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

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