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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Trump issues new warning to Iran as 60-day ceasefire agreement expires

  • President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran must not be allowed a nuclear weapon "in any way, shape or form".
  • The statement comes as a 60-day ceasefire agreement signed between Iran and the US in June reached its expiration date with no permanent peace deal achieved.
  • Tehran rejected the deadline, asserting it does not formulate policy under pressure or time limits and accusing the US of widespread violations.
  • The original agreement sought to end US and Israeli strikes on Iran while addressing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Shipping traffic remains severely restricted as both Iran and the US maintain their respective blockades.

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