Iran suspends interim deal with US as strikes escalate

In mid-July 2026, Iran announced it is suspending its commitments to an interim agreement with the United States, following a seventh night of U.S. strikes. Tehran declared the peace deal abandoned, with officials calling President Trump's word 'utterly worthless' and 'devoid of credibility.'

Supreme Leader Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons' and a 'full-scale invasion, annihilation' if the U.S. continues its military campaign. Meanwhile, hardliners in Iran have turned on their own leaders amid coup claims, and a senior advisor to Khamenei threatened that the 'axis of resistance' would teach the U.S. a severe lesson.