US President Donald Trump has warned that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is now on “massive life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest peace proposal amid rising tensions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking at the White House, Trump described the ceasefire as “unbelievably weak,” claiming Iran’s latest response failed to address Washington’s core demands, particularly concerns surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The US leader reportedly dismissed the proposal as “unacceptable” and warned that the truce now has only a minimal chance of survival, raising fears of renewed military confrontation in the Gulf region.
The remarks come amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy corridors through which a significant portion of global oil supplies passes daily. Continued instability in the area has heightened international concern over energy security and the risk of broader conflict in the Middle East.
Washington and Tehran remain deeply divided over the terms of a long-term settlement, with the United States insisting Iran must abandon any pathway toward nuclear weapons capability, while Iranian officials accuse Washington of undermining negotiations through military pressure and sanctions.
Despite the increasingly hostile rhetoric, diplomatic efforts are reportedly continuing behind the scenes, with international mediators pushing both sides to avoid a collapse of the ceasefire agreement brokered earlier this year.
Analysts warn that any breakdown in the truce could trigger renewed military escalation in the Gulf, disrupt global shipping routes, and intensify volatility in international energy markets already under pressure from prolonged regional instability.
By Witness A Phiri
Breeze FM