President Donald Trump announced from the White House on June 22, 2026 [1], that the ceasefire with Iran has ended.
The declaration follows an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel, signaling a significant escalation in tensions that could disrupt global shipping lanes and energy markets.
During a live televised address, Trump said the move was a direct response to an attack on the M/V Ever Lovely [2], a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. administration said that the incident effectively terminated the previous agreement between the two nations.
"The ceasefire is over," Trump said during the address [3].
Following the announcement, the U.S. military initiated strikes against Iranian targets. Reports indicate the military operations entered their second day [4] as Washington sought to retaliate for the maritime assault.
Trump said that "Iran will face the full force of the United States if it continues its aggression" [5]. He further said that the U.S. will not tolerate attacks on shipping [6].
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most volatile maritime chokepoints in the world. The transition from a ceasefire to active military strikes marks a shift in U.S. strategy toward more direct confrontation in the region.
Trump's address was broadcast live on television and online to ensure the warning reached international audiences immediately [7]. The administration has not yet specified the duration, or the ultimate goal, of the current military strikes beyond retaliation for the M/V Ever Lovely [2].
“"The ceasefire is over,"”
The termination of the ceasefire and the subsequent U.S. strikes indicate a return to a high-tension military posture in the Persian Gulf. By citing the attack on the M/V Ever Lovely as the catalyst, the U.S. is prioritizing the security of commercial maritime trade and the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil supplies.
