Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds Despite Renewed Attacks

Despite a fresh wave of military exchanges in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in effect.

The statement comes after the US military intercepted what it described as additional Iranian attacks on naval vessels, while the UAE simultaneously activated air defenses to counter missile and drone threats launched from Tehran.

The escalation has raised concerns about the fragility of the truce, which has been tested repeatedly since the conflict began in late February. However, President Trump sought to calm markets and allies by characterizing the recent American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military sites as minor incidents. Speaking to ABC News, the President dismissed the severity of the exchanges, stating, "It's just a love tap."

When pressed directly on whether the truce had collapsed, Trump was unequivocal. "No, no, the ceasefire is going. It's in effect," he asserted, signaling that diplomatic channels remain open despite the kinetic activity on the ground and at sea.

The White House is currently awaiting a formal response from Tehran regarding a one-page memo outlining terms to end the war. The document represents a critical juncture in negotiations, with both sides reportedly engaged in high-stakes talks to prevent a total breakdown of the agreement. While Iranian state media reported the strikes as a violation of the ceasefire, and regional allies like the UAE have been forced to defend their airspace, the US administration maintains that the diplomatic framework is intact.

The situation remains volatile, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and global energy markets reacting nervously to the threat of further disruption. Yet, the President's insistence that the truce holds suggests a strategic decision to frame the recent violence as isolated incidents rather than a return to full-scale war, keeping the door open for the finalization of a peace deal.

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