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U.S. agrees to continue Iran talks but ceasefire is ‘over’, says Trump
President Donald Trump said the United States will keep talks with Iran going even as the ceasefire is no longer in force.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 11 Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI generatedKey takeaways
- Donald Trump said the United States agreed to continue discussions with Iran.
- Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the two sides is no longer in effect.
- Donald Trump said Iran asked to keep talking.
President Donald Trump said the United States will continue negotiations with Iran even though the ceasefire between the two sides is no longer in effect. The statement indicates that diplomatic contact is continuing despite the breakdown of the ceasefire arrangement.
The UPSC angle
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Negotiations without ceasefire stability
UPSC may examine how diplomacy continues during active conflict, the role of ceasefires in conflict resolution, and implications for regional stability and India’s interests in West Asia.
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