Trump says US agrees to continue Iran talks

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States has agreed to continue talks with Iran, despite declaring that a ceasefire between the two countries is no longer in effect.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran had requested further negotiations and that Washington had accepted the proposal. He added, however, that the ceasefire agreed between the two sides had ended.

Separately, US Central Command spokesman Capt Tim Hawkins said there were no operational updates to announce, but said American forces in the region remained on high alert and were prepared to carry out operations if ordered.

The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in mid-June aimed at ending hostilities and opening negotiations towards a broader agreement within a 60-day timeframe, with the option of an extension.