08/07/2026 06:43 - Internacionales
According to the Spanish newspaper El País, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, declared this July 8, 2026, that the ceasefire agreement signed with Iran on June 17, 2026, has come to an end. During the NATO summit held in Ankara, Turkey, Trump called Iranian leaders 'trash' and stated they are 'led by sick, savage, violent people'.
However, amidst the tension, the US President left a door open for diplomatic hope. He mentioned that his 'magnificent negotiators' could continue talking with the other side to find a peaceful way out, keeping the possibility of a long-term agreement alive.
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, 2026. After months of tensions, a provisional memorandum of understanding was reached on June 17, 2026, opening a 60-day negotiation period.
The Strait of Hormuz has become Iran's main negotiating asset. Nearly 20% of the world's oil transits through these waters, giving Tehran significant influence power in global trade. Washington has insisted that economic rewards for Iran will only apply if there is a genuine willingness for cooperation and peace.
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, considered the US bombing 'absolutely necessary' as retaliation for Iran's violation of the ceasefire, although he expressed his hope that the situation 'reaches a peaceful end'. For his part, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused the US of breaking the truce and stated that they 'will not be subdued'.
Despite the heated exchanges and the severity of the terms used, Trump's mention of continuing negotiations offers a glimmer of hope for diplomacy to prevail, preventing further destabilization in the Middle East.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
