NewsWorld NewsDonald TrumpThe US President labelled the Iranian government as 'scum'10:46, 08 Jul 2026Donald Trump has described the Iranian government as "scum" and "sick people" in a fiery rant after confirming that the ceasefire is officially over.‌The US launched strikes on Iran early Wednesday morning (8 July), hours after it revoked a licence authorising the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait.‌President Trump told reporters that the interim agreement with Iran is "over", but he will allow US representatives to continue talks on his behalf.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterAnswering media questions ahead of the NAT