Sky News was interrupted by breaking news as presenter Kamali Melbourne reported a major update on the Iran ceasefire deal, dealing a devastating blow to Donald Trump. The Supreme Leader of the Iranian Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a written message via Reuters News Agency, stating that the US President's signature on the ceasefire memorandum of understanding is 'worthless and invalid'.
Ceasefire Collapse
Kamali Melbourne explained: 'The Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, says that the US President's signature on that memorandum of understanding between the two sides is worthless and invalid. He has also said that the US has repeatedly breached its commitments under the memorandum of understanding when that was signed a couple of weeks ago.'
The memorandum, which was seen as favourable to Iran, has now fallen apart. The ceasefire has been broken, and both sides have exchanged fire for the past few days.
Military Escalation
The United States has bombed bridges and tunnels near the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. Iran has responded by firing missiles at US targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and other Gulf States. The Iranian Supreme Leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the US continues attacking the Islamic Republic.
This is not the first time a ceasefire deal has ended badly for Trump. In May, Iran accused the US of a 'gross violation' after US air strikes. At that time, US Central Command said it conducted 'self-defence strikes' on Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines in southern Iran. Iran's foreign ministry held the US responsible for the consequences of its 'aggressive and unjustified actions' in the Hormozgan region.
Background
Days before the collapse, Trump suggested a deal was close, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal was still possible but would 'take a few days'. The conflict continues with no end in sight as the Supreme Leader's statement signals further escalation.
