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Iran Ceasefire On Life Support: Trump After Dismissing Tehran's Proposal
Iran released a response to a US peace proposal on May 10, 2026, focused on ending the war on all fronts and demanding sanctions relief and oil policy changes. On May 11, 2026, President Trump said the ceasefire was 'on life support' after dismissing Tehran's reply as 'stupid' and 'garbage,' signaling renewed friction. The dispute threatens to prolong the conflict and paralyze shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why It Matters
The exchange risks further widening US-Iran tensions and sustaining disruption to Middle East shipping routes, with potential global energy implications.
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Trump says ceasefire is 'on life support' after dismissing Tehran's response; cites uranium stockpile comments
May 11, 2026
On Monday, President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was 'on life support' after dismissing Tehran's Sunday response as 'stupid' and 'garbage,' calling it the 'weakest' response. He also claimed Iran is willing to give the United States 'the nuclear dust'—referring to Iran's enriched uranium stockpile—and said only China and the US have the capability to retrieve it.
Iran responds to US peace proposal, calls for end to war on all fronts and sanctions relief
May 10, 2026
Iran released a Sunday response to a US peace proposal, focusing on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon where Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran demanded compensation for war damage, asserted sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and urged the United States to end its naval blockade, guarantee no further attacks, lift sanctions, and remove the ban on Iranian oil sales.