Trump Declares End to Truce; Iran Vows No Surrender… Problematic 'MOU Article 5' at the Heart of the Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump declared an end to the truce with Iran while maintaining a stance of continued negotiations, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran reiterated its refusal to surrender but left open the possibility of dialogue, indicating an unstable standoff involving both military pressure and diplomacy. Trump stated that Iran requested continued talks and the U.S. agreed, but emphasized the truce was terminated. Iran's parliament speaker warned of a full defense response if the U.S. reverts to aggression. The core dispute centers on diverging interpretations of MOU Article 5 regarding the Gulf of Hormuz, with the U.S. demanding guarantees for international shipping and Iran asserting the clause confirms its authority over the strait.