Trump Says Iran Peace Talks Will Continue Despite Latest Strikes—Repeats Ceasefire Is ‘Over’ Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Jul 10, 2026, 11:55am EDTTopline The U.S. and Iran will continue peace talks even as the two sides have escalated strikes against each other this week, President Donald Trump said Friday, signaling a willingness to negotiate as both countries have struggled to find meaningful progress since a “memorandum of understanding” was signed last month.Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday morning.Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump said Iran asked to continue peace talks and that the U.S. agreed, though he noted the U.S. “has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!”This is a developing story. Check back for updates.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video