Trump sharply criticized Iran over attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
“They’re scum. They’re sick people. They’re led by sick people, and they’re vicious, violent people,” Trump said.
“Far as I’m concerned, it’s just a waste of time dealing with them. They’re liars … there’s something wrong with them. They’re cuckoo. As far as I’m concerned, it’s over.” he added.
Middle East ceasefire violation: What is known
Iran attacked three commercial vessels with drones and anti-ship cruise missiles on July 7.
The United States revoked a license allowing the sale of Iranian oil in response and launched a new series of airstrikes on Iranian military targets overnight on July 8.
The new operation was four to five times larger than previous strikes, Axios reported.
Trump personally approved the attack plan during the NATO summit in Turkey, the outlet reported, citing a U.S. official.
Tehran launched strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the U.S. attack, it became known on July 8.
High-level talks between the United States and Iran began in Switzerland after the countries signed a memorandum of understanding providing for a ceasefire and peace negotiations on June 20.