Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ as hopes for a deal fade
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran’s response to a U.S.
- Iran has called for an end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, where US ally Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
- Tehran also emphasized its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, where it has shut down shipping traffic that normally carries one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end the war made clear the two sides were still far apart on a number of issues.
Iran has called for an end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, where US ally Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran also demanded compensation for war damage, an end to the US naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and resumption of Iranian oil sales.
Tehran also emphasized its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, where it has shut down shipping traffic that normally carries one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply. Trump said Iran’s response threatened the status of a ceasefire that has been in place since April 7.