WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is weighing additional responses to the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, even as officials said diplomatic contacts with Tehran have not been completely severed following several days of renewed military exchanges across the Persian Gulf.
President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire effectively over after accusing Iran of violating the agreement, while authorizing fresh U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets. Administration officials have said further options remain under review, although they have not publicly detailed potential military or diplomatic measures under consideration.
Two U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions, said technical talks between U.S. and Iranian representatives were continuing despite the deterioration in security conditions. The officials also said no additional U.S. strikes had been carried out in the most recent reporting period, suggesting Washington was maintaining diplomatic channels while assessing its next steps.
The renewed tensions followed U.S. strikes launched after Washington blamed Iran for attacks affecting commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied responsibility for some of the accusations made by the United States and has condemned the U.S. military operations as violations of previous understandings between the two countries.
Speaking during a series of public appearances, Trump said he no longer believed the ceasefire remained in effect and warned that the United States would respond forcefully to additional Iranian actions. However, the administration has continued to signal that negotiations have not been entirely abandoned, leaving open the possibility of renewed diplomacy alongside military preparedness.
The latest escalation has heightened concerns among U.S. allies and regional governments over the security of Gulf shipping lanes and the potential for a broader conflict. The exchanges have also contributed to volatility in global energy markets, although oil prices stabilized after an initial surge as investors assessed the risk of prolonged disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials have not announced any timetable for further decisions on military action. As of Friday, the administration said diplomatic contacts at the technical level remained ongoing while the president and his national security advisers continued evaluating available options following the breakdown of the ceasefire.
