US President Donald Trump made several bold statements on international policy during the NATO summit in Ankara. The American leader declared that the ceasefire with Iran had effectively ended and reaffirmed Washington's desire to take control of Greenland. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Answering journalists' questions, the US president said he no longer considers the previously reached agreement on cessation of hostilities with Tehran to be in effect.
"I think it's over. I don't want to have anything to do with them anymore," Trump said.
According to the American leader, negotiations with the Iranian leadership were a waste of time. He noted, however, that he would not obstruct diplomatic contacts between US representatives and Tehran if they continue.
The statement came amid a new escalation of the conflict. Earlier, US forces struck targets in Iran, explaining the operation as a response to attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
After that, Iran claimed missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. State media of the Islamic Republic also reported the deaths of eight servicemen as a result of US strikes.
Additionally, Iranian TV channel Press TV, citing a source, reported that Tehran could block the Strait of Hormuz in case of new US attacks.
Meanwhile, Trump criticized NATO allies for refusing to support his campaign against Iran, threatening to limit trade with Spain and insisting he still claims Greenland, which belongs to NATO member Denmark.
"I am very unhappy with NATO... because of what they did with Greenland, and... because they did not want to help us fight the main state sponsor of terrorism, which is Iran," he said.
The US president reiterated his view that the island should be under US control.
However, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen categorically rejected such a possibility.
"Greenland is, of course, not for sale," the Danish government head stated.
According to her, allies must respect the right of Greenland's residents to determine their own future.
"We hope that everyone, including our allies, will respect the right of the people of Greenland to self-determination. We are sovereign states, and we need everyone to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty," Frederiksen emphasized.
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir supported Denmark's position. She stated that Greenlanders do not want to become part of the US, and NATO countries should focus on collective security and countering threats in Europe.
Trump's remarks came as the NATO summit continued, with key topics including support for Ukraine, strengthening alliance defense, and the international security situation.