Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding with Iran is “over” after the latest U.S. strikes, though he added that negotiations can still continue. The ceasefire had already been described as fragile, with both sides trading accusations and attacks around the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump’s latest comments suggest Washington now sees the previous understanding as effectively collapsed, even if diplomatic channels remain open. In earlier remarks, he had warned that the ceasefire was on “life support” after Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal, underscoring how little trust remained between the two sides. According to reports, fresh strikes and retaliatory moves have repeatedly tested the truce, keeping the conflict on edge.

The practical meaning of Trump’s statement is that military pressure and diplomacy are now running in parallel, not as a stable peace process. That leaves negotiations alive in theory, but the security environment is so unstable that any new incident in the Gulf could quickly derail them again.

Trump’s line makes clear that the ceasefire is no longer being treated as a durable agreement. Talks may continue, but the combination of strikes, retaliation and mistrust means the next move from either side could determine whether the confrontation escalates further or reopens a path to diplomacy.