Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting proposal
Trump described the month-old truce as 'unbelievably weak' following Tehran’s response to US peace terms
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is “on life support” after rejecting Iran’s latest counterproposal to end the ongoing conflict.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump described the month-old truce as “unbelievably weak” following Tehran’s response to US peace terms.
“I would call it the weakest, right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us — I didn’t even finish reading it,” Trump said.
“I would say the ceasefire is on massive life support, where the doctor walks in and says, ‘Sir, your loved one has approximately a 1% chance of living.’”
The ceasefire began on April 8 after Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization” if no agreement was reached.
Although initially planned to last two weeks, the truce was later extended by the White House.
Tensions have continued despite the ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
Last week, clashes reportedly included exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks involving oil tankers.
In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump also criticised Iran’s latest response to Washington’s proposal, writing: “I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”
-
Ex-Pentagon official makes chilling claim: UFOs provoke US military
-
Inmates stage daring takeover of Bertie-Martin Regional Jail
-
Paris mortuaries at capacity as heatwave death toll climbs
-
US Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed
-
Car crashes into North Circular Bus stop, two injured
-
Germany Shooting: 5 adults killed at Stade Youth Centre, suspects detained
-
'Iran has requested a meeting': Trump announces surprise Doha talks
-
Dangerous heat wave sweeps US before July 4: Which states will be hottest?
-
Andy Burnham rules out Cabinet appointments until leadership race concludes
-
Will missing flight MH370 ever be found? Malaysia extends search until 2027
-
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez faces pressure as wife Begona Gomez ordered to stand trial
-
Father, son pulled alive from rubble four days after Venezuela quakes
