United States President Donald Trump has ruled out reviving a ceasefire with Iran, declaring he has no interest in renewed negotiations with Tehran.
Trump made the remarks on Wednesday at the White House following national security briefings, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate after weeks of military confrontation.
The U.S. president described Iran’s leadership as “sick people” and dismissed suggestions that his administration would return to diplomatic engagement.
“I don’t want to talk to them. They are sick people. They’re scum. They’re led by sick people,” Trump told reporters.
He said his administration was no longer seeking a temporary ceasefire but was instead focused on ensuring Iran never develops or possesses a nuclear weapon.
“We’re not looking for a ceasefire. We’re looking for something much bigger than a ceasefire,” Trump said.
His comments follow the collapse of a fragile ceasefire after both countries accused each other of violating its terms.
The latest tensions come after U.S. strikes targeted Iranian military and nuclear-related facilities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks by Iran against American assets in the Gulf region.
Trump defended the military operations, describing them as necessary to protect U.S. interests and its allies in the Middle East. He also claimed the strikes significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, although Iranian officials disputed the assessment.
Iran condemned Trump’s remarks, accusing Washington of undermining diplomatic efforts and violating international law through continued military action.
The renewed hostilities have drawn concern from the international community, with the United Nations, the European Union and several world leaders urging both countries to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.
Observers warned that further escalation could destabilise the Middle East, disrupt global oil supplies and worsen humanitarian conditions across the region.
Security analysts also cautioned that rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of global oil passes, could threaten international trade and energy markets if the conflict intensifies.
Relations between the United States and Iran have remained strained for years over Tehran’s nuclear programme, economic sanctions, proxy conflicts and repeated military confrontations involving U.S. forces and Iran-backed groups across the Middle East.
Despite international calls for renewed negotiations, Trump’s latest remarks indicate his administration intends to maintain maximum pressure on Tehran, raising concerns that prospects for diplomacy remain increasingly remote.
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