US President Donald Trump has described the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as being on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest peace proposal amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said the response sent by Iran failed to address key demands from Washington, particularly regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme. He reportedly dismissed the proposal as unacceptable, warning that the truce could collapse if both sides fail to reach common ground.
The ceasefire, which has been in place since April following weeks of military confrontations, is now facing renewed uncertainty as negotiations remain stalled. Reports indicate that disagreements over sanctions relief, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s nuclear activities continue to divide both countries.
The latest development has sparked fears of another escalation in the region, especially as global oil markets continue to react to instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for international oil shipments.
Despite the sharp remarks from Washington, diplomatic efforts are still ongoing through international mediators seeking to prevent a return to open conflict between the two nations.