Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
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Notable Quotes
"I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore they're scum ... they're led by sick people and they're vicious, violent people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The American strikes are absolutely necessary."
— Mark Rutte , Politician
"The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don't fold."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
Mark Rutte is the Secretary-General of NATO.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
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Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
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