President Donald Trump announced Friday that Iran had sought to resume negotiations after a week of intensifying military strikes, following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed early in the conflict. Diplomats had hoped the funeral would reduce hostilities before talks on a permanent deal—covering the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, and an end to the war—could begin. Trump agreed to continue discussions but posted on Truth Social that the United States had informed Iran the existing truce was no longer in effect. The latest escalation began when Iran hit three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, prompting U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation against allied nations. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating further talks.