Trump says US, Iran agree to continue talks but ceasefire over

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Trump says US, Iran agree to continue talks but ceasefire over

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President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran have agreed to continue talks despite an end to the recent ceasefire amid regional hostilities. Additionally, the U.S. increased demands for Iran to stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices ahead of U.S. congressional elections.

By Steve Holland and Enas Alashray WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of hostilities this week but he declared that the ceasefire reached between the two sides last month was over. The United States also stepped up demands on Friday that Iran stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent hostilities have pushed oil prices higher, a politically sensitive issue for Trump ahead of November congressional elections.

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