President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that the United States will keep diplomatic discussions open with Iran while confirming that the truce that started on April 8 has been terminated. Earlier in Ankara, he said the cease‑fire had ended and criticized Iranian officials with strongly negative descriptors, adding that any return to negotiations would depend on Tehran’s willingness. Trump noted he would consult with private negotiator Steve Witkoff and former adviser Jared Kushner, who have been engaged with Iranian contacts. The statement came amid a series of recent hostilities, including Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, U.S. retaliatory strikes, and Iranian drone and missile assaults on U.S. assets in the region.