Trump Says Ceasefire With Iran Is Over, Declares ‘We Have to Move On’
Ankara: U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran has come to an end, adding that he no longer wants to spend time negotiating with Tehran and that it is time for the United States to “move on.”
Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Turkish capital, Ankara, Trump said he had held constructive discussions with the NATO chief but expressed disappointment with the alliance’s stance during tensions with Iran.
“We discussed ensuring that Iran remains free of nuclear weapons. Iran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon under any circumstances,” Trump said.
He criticized NATO allies, claiming they did not support the United States during its confrontation with Iran.
“I was not happy with NATO because they did not help us against Iran. We did not need their help, but I was testing them,” Trump said. “The United States was providing nearly all of NATO’s funding, while some member countries were contributing very little or nothing.”
Trump added that the U.S. remains the alliance’s largest financial contributor and urged other member states to shoulder a greater share of the collective defense burden.
Responding to a question about the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Trump said, “I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore. We have wasted too much time on Iran. Now we have to do our work.”
The U.S. president also claimed that Iran had recently launched attacks on aircraft linked to Saudi Arabia and other countries, prompting a U.S. military response. He further asserted that Iran’s leadership had been eliminated and replaced, though he did not provide evidence to support the claim.
Turning to Europe, Trump criticized Spain, describing it as “a very bad partner.” He claimed the United States had ended trade with Spain and alleged that Madrid was now seeking to restore commercial ties.
Trump’s remarks come amid continued international attention on U.S.-Iran relations and NATO’s role in regional security.
