Trump ends Iran ceasefire, US strikes 80 Iranian targets

Jul 09, 2026

The Iran ceasefire has collapsed, and it's bad news for oil markets and anyone hoping the conflict was over.

  • The US hit more than 80 Iranian targets and put oil sanctions back on after Iran attacked commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Oil jumped back into the mid-$70s overnight, erasing the calm markets had settled into over the past few weeks.
  • Iran vowed a "crushing response" and insists ships use its northern lanes, where it eventually wants to charge a toll — the US and Britain are clearing mines to keep the southern lanes open.
  • Trump flipped from calling Iran's leaders "rational" to "scum," reportedly after seeing huge crowds at an Iranian funeral where "Kill Trump" signs appeared.
  • Turkey is a wild card — it buys Iranian oil and hosted the NATO talks, and Trump may have pressed Erdogan to stay out of the way.

Outlook: Expect more back-and-forth strikes and jumpy oil prices, with no real peace deal in sight as long as Iran's Revolutionary Guard stays in power.

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