US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the decades-old foes was over. While there was no repeat of the previous day's strikes by Friday evening in the Gulf, Iran reiterated its determination to hit back if attacked.

Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran have also heightened safety and security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was “over” after the two sides traded fire, but added that negotiators could keep talking

President Trump stated the United States informed Iran that the ceasefire is now over. Tehran has requested continued negotiations, which Washington has agreed to pursue. This…