Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire Is on ‘Massive Life Support’

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the month-long ceasefire between the United States and Iran is currently on "massive life support." Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump described the agreement as "unbelievably weak" despite it technically remaining in place. The president's remarks follow a period of heightened tension in a conflict that has lasted approximately 10 weeks and involved various regional allies.^[1][4][7][8]

The president's assessment came after he rejected a counteroffer from Tehran intended to end the war. Trump dismissed the Iranian peace proposals as "stupid" and indicated that the response showed little progress toward a lasting resolution. He further denied being under any domestic pressure to reach a deal with the Iranian leadership, casting doubt on the future of ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the hostilities.^{[1][2][5][6][8][10][11]}

In response to the ongoing Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he is considering restarting US Navy military escorts for ships traveling through the vital waterway. Meanwhile, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf stated on social media that Iran’s armed forces remain ready to respond to any acts of aggression. These developments occur as the US administration continues to evaluate its strategy ahead of the president's scheduled trip to China.^{[2][3][4][7][11]}