Trump says Iran peace talks are over, criticizes Spain and renews focus on Greenland

ANKARA – U.S. President Donald Trump said peace negotiations between the United States and Iran are effectively over following the latest military escalation between the two countries.

Speaking during the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said there was no reason to continue negotiations with Iran, using harsh language to describe the country's leadership and insisting that diplomacy had reached a dead end.

His remarks came after U.S. forces carried out overnight strikes on more than 80 military targets inside Iran, including air defense systems, command networks and facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Washington said the operation was in response to three recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran responded early Tuesday by launching attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Last month, the United States and Iran signed a declaration of intent aimed at reaching a broader peace agreement. The framework included a ceasefire, but repeated violations and stalled negotiations have prevented meaningful progress toward a final deal.

TRUMP TARGETS SPAIN

Trump also criticized Spain during the summit, calling it "a bad ally." He said he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to end all trade relations with the country.

Relations between Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have remained tense over Spain's refusal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and its decision not to allow U.S. military operations against Iran to be launched from Spanish bases.

Spain dismissed Trump's latest remarks, saying the longstanding social, cultural and economic ties between the two countries remain unchanged.

GREENLAND REMAINS A PRIORITY

Trump also reiterated that Greenland is strategically important to the United States and criticized NATO allies who oppose his ambitions regarding the Arctic island.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded that Greenland is not for sale and said she remains confident that NATO allies will continue to defend each other's territory.