Trump Says US–Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’

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Trump Says US–Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington on May 11, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on Monday said that a weeks-long ceasefire with Iran is in jeopardy and suggested that more U.S. strikes could be coming as he rejected a proposal submitted by Tehran.

When he was asked at an unrelated event at the White House if a ceasefire was still intact, the president said it is on “life support” and “unbelievably weak.” It came as Tehran submitted a proposal to end the conflict over the past weekend, which Trump previously criticized on social media.
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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