Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting Tehran's counterproposal

The testy U.S.-Iran ceasefire began in mid-April after Trump threatened to destroy Iran's "whole civilization" if no deal was struck.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting Tehran's counterproposal

TL;DR

  • President Trump described the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as being 'on massive life support.'
  • Tehran submitted an 'unacceptable' counterproposal to Washington's proposal to end the war.
  • The ceasefire, initiated on April 8, has been weak with mutual accusations of violations.
  • The agreement's conditions included Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Recent events include Iran attacking the UAE, U.S. and Iran trading fire, and the U.S. striking Iranian oil tankers.