US-Iran deal ‘over’, NATO, Marine Le Pen and Argentina’s comeback
7/8/202612 min
President Donald Trump says the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “over” after back and forth strikes, testing NATO’s nerves at a summit in Ankara. Graham Platner faces mounting calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court clears her way, but she may be campaigning with an ankle tag. The UK’s Nigel Farage quits parliament only to run for his seat again. And Messi leads Argentina’s stunning comeback from 2-0 down to knock Egypt out of the World Cup. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here.
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First 90 secondsKim Vinnell· Host0:00
Hi, I'm Kim Vennell in Wanganui, New Zealand.
Mindy Burrows· Host0:03
And I'm Mindy Burrows in London. It's Wednesday July 8th. Today, [gentle music] Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over after strikes.
Kim Vinnell· Host0:12
Graham Platner faces growing calls to quit the Maine Senate race, while Marine Le Pen gets a lifeline and vows to run for the French presidency. And Messi works his magic as Argentina pull off a stunning comeback over Egypt. This is Reuters World News, bringing you everything you need to know from the front lines in 10 minutes, seven days a week.
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:37
I think it's over. I don't wanna deal with them anymore. They're scum. You know, scum- US President Donald Trump says the US ceasefire with Iran is over after the two sides traded attacks overnight.
Mindy Burrows· Host0:56
Washington has also pulled Tehran's license to sell oil, shedding a key concession from last month's deal. And speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump isn't stopping there ...
Donald Trump· Soundbite1:07
trade with them. I don't wanna do any more trade with them. All right?
Michael Rose1:10
Sir.
Donald Trump· Soundbite1:10
Take it immediately. Don't, don't even talk, John. They're, they're hopeless ...
Mindy Burrows· Host1:14
ordering his treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, to cut off all trade with Spain, calling them a, quote, "terrible partner in NATO." Madrid has not agreed to the alliance's new defense spending target and refused to let the US use its airspace or bases