US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the US had agreed, but that the ceasefire was over. His

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

Washington launched strikes on the Islamic Republic overnight in response to ships being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in the Gulf.

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…