President Donald Trump announced Friday that the interim cease-fire with Iran has ended while confirming the U.S. will continue diplomatic talks.

The expiration of the truce follows a sharp escalation of military activity in the Gulf. This instability threatens global energy corridors and increases the risk of a broader conflict between the two nations.

Trump said on Truth Social that the cease-fire, which had been in effect since April 8, 2026 [1], is no longer active. "The ceasefire is over. We will continue negotiations," Trump wrote.

The decision comes after a period of heightened volatility in the region. Military activity included attacks on commercial tankers from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which prompted retaliatory U.S. airstrikes [1], [2]. The most recent exchange of strikes lasted two days before the announcement [3].

In a televised briefing, Trump said the ceasefire deal ended after the new round of strikes [2]. Despite the end of the truce, the president indicated that the U.S. remains open to dialogue to prevent further escalation.

Reports regarding the timeline of these discussions vary. Trump said to reporters that talks could resume within the next two days [4]. However, other reports indicate that uncertainty remains regarding the specific timing and nature of any future meetings [5].

The U.S. administration has not specified the exact terms of the new diplomatic phase. The current situation remains tense as both nations navigate the fallout of the recent maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz [1].

“"The ceasefire is over. We will continue negotiations,"”

The end of the interim cease-fire signals a shift back to a state of active hostility, yet the simultaneous commitment to negotiations suggests a strategy of 'maximum pressure' combined with diplomatic openings. By ending the formal truce following attacks on commercial shipping, the U.S. asserts its right to retaliate while attempting to avoid a full-scale war through continued dialogue.