Trump’s reckless move to end Iran ceasefire

July 9, 2026

The decision by President Donald Trump to declare the Iran ceasefire over is deeply irresponsible. The move has already shaken the world. Brent crude jumped eight percent to reach above eighty dollars per barrel within hours of his announcement. West Texas Intermediate also surged close to eight percent. These numbers may sound technical, but they mean one simple thing. Ordinary people across the globe will soon pay more for fuel, transport, and daily goods because of a decision made in Washington.

The ceasefire had been carefully built through the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. It gave both sides a sixty day window to work toward a lasting peace. Instead of protecting this fragile but important process, the United States chose to revoke Iran’s oil license and then declared the truce finished. This is not the behaviour of a nation that wants stability. It is the behaviour of a nation willing to gamble with global peace for its own political motives.

We strongly condemn this step by the United States. Ending a ceasefire that was still within its negotiation period sends a dangerous message to the world. It tells every nation that agreements reached through diplomacy can be torn apart at any moment.

President Trump must show restraint now, before the situation spirals further out of control. His reckless conduct carries a real risk. Iran controls access to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which nearly twenty percent of the world’s oil supply passes. If Washington continues down this aggressive path, it could push Iran toward closing this critical route entirely. Such a move would send shockwaves through energy markets far beyond what we are seeing today. The world does not need another war in the Middle East. It needs patience, dialogue, and respect for agreements already made. We urge the United States to step back from confrontation and return to the negotiating table before this crisis grows into something far more dangerous for everyone.