President Donald J. Trump said Friday that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has ended [1].

The move signals a precarious shift in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, as the administration attempts to balance diplomatic engagement with the removal of formal combat restrictions.

Trump said that the U.S. has agreed to a request from Iran to keep diplomatic channels open, even as the formal agreement to halt fighting has expired. This dual approach suggests a strategy of maintaining communication to prevent total escalation while removing the constraints of the previous ceasefire.

"The ceasefire is over," Trump said [2].

The announcement comes amid reports that tanker traffic has slowed in the Strait of Hormuz following clashes between the two nations [3]. The region remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, making any change in the military status quo a point of international concern.

Trump said the status of the agreement on Friday, July 10, 2026 [1]. He said that the end of the truce was definitive and not subject to ambiguity.

"The deal stopping hostilities is over in no uncertain terms," Trump said [4].

Despite the end of the ceasefire, the president said that the U.S. will continue to engage in negotiations. This indicates that while the military pause has concluded, the diplomatic effort to resolve the underlying tensions continues.

"We have agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but the ceasefire is over," Trump said [5].

“"The ceasefire is over,"”

The termination of the ceasefire while maintaining diplomatic talks creates a high-risk environment in the Strait of Hormuz. By removing the formal agreement to stop hostilities, the U.S. regains tactical flexibility but increases the likelihood of accidental or intentional military encounters. The decision to honor Iran's request for continued talks suggests that the administration views diplomacy as a tool for crisis management rather than a path toward a comprehensive peace treaty.