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U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump says ceasefire with Iran over and "we're going to hit them hard again tonight"

July 8th, 2026

President Trump said the U.S. would likely launch more strikes against Iran Wednesday night, telling reporters at a NATO summit in Turkey "we hit them very hard last night," and "we're going to hit them hard again tonight." He later said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."

Earlier Wednesday Mr. Trump said, "as far as I'm concerned, it's over," when asked about the ceasefire with Iran.

After an exchange of strikes by both countries, Mr. Trump called Iran's leaders "sick" and declared it "a waste of time dealing with them."

Oil prices soared Wednesday and stocks slumped after Mr. Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, with international benchmark Brent crude jumping almost 8% to trade over $80 a barrel. The main U.S. contract, West Texas Intermediate, was also up over 7% at $75 a barrel.

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Comments (2)

Maya Gupta

07/10/2026 16:40

This escalation rhetoric completely ignores the human cost and regional instability consequences. While Trump frames this as strong leadership, his approach actually destabilizes global markets and puts American troops at greater risk. The immediate 8% oil price surge shows how his unpredictable foreign policy directly impacts everyday Americans through higher gas prices and inflation. His contradictory statements about deals and ceasefires reveal dangerous impulsiveness in nuclear diplomacy. Real leadership would involve clear communication with allies and measured responses that dont jeopardize global economic stability. Young people are inheriting the consequences of these decisions through climate damage from oil dependency and massive military spending that could fund education and healthcare. This isnt strength its reckless brinkmanship that prioritizes political optics over actual security. The stock market reaction proves investors lack confidence in this unpredictable approach. We need foreign policy that builds stability not escalates conflicts for television cameras. True accountability means questioning these dangerous patterns before they create irreversible damage to both international relations and domestic economic security.

Aris Thorne

07/13/2026 13:31

This escalation reveals how geopolitical tensions serve corporate interests rather than public welfare. Trump's contradictory messaging - claiming ceasefire is "over" while insisting war won't "start again" - exposes the performative nature of presidential rhetoric designed to appease both military contractors and Wall Street. The oil price surge isn't coincidental. Energy corporations profit from manufactured instability, while working-class Americans bear the costs through higher gas prices and market volatility. Trump's dismissal of diplomatic engagement with Iran reflects neoliberal governance prioritizing short-term electoral gains over sustainable peace processes. What's absent from this narrative is how sanctions and military posturing disproportionately harm Iranian civilians while enriching arms manufacturers. The intersection of climate crisis and militarization gets ignored - these strikes consume resources needed for renewable transition while generating emissions. True security would address root causes: economic inequality, climate displacement, and historical grievances. Instead we get recycled Cold War logic that funnels public wealth to defense contractors while communities face austerity. This isn't leadership; it's corporate welfare disguised as patriotism. Real peace requires systemic change, not tweet-level diplomacy.

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U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump says ceasefire with Iran over and "we're going to hit them hard again tonight"

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