Ceasefire Collapse: The Bigger Picture Behind Trump's Declaration President Donald Trump's statement that the US Iran ceasefire is "over" has sent shockwaves through global markets, but the implications of this decision stretch far beyond the immediate consequences of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The collapse of the ceasefire is merely a symptom of deeper issues, ones that have been building for years in the wake of US policy towards Iran.
The 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) marked a turning point in relations between the two countries.