Trump States Iran Ceasefire on 'Life Support', Iran Warns of Response

Washington DC. US President Donald Trump has said that the ceasefire between America and Iran, which has been ongoing for a month, is on 'life support'.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump commented that although the ceasefire is in place, it has reached a state of 'extreme weakness'.

Trump has rejected Iran's 14-point counter-proposal sent on Sunday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'completely unacceptable' and a 'piece of trash'. He described the Iranian leaders as 'extremely insulting people' and accused them of repeatedly changing their stance.

Immediately after Trump's remarks, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf warned on social media platform X that the Iranian armed forces are ready to respond to any attack and 'teach a lesson'. Ghalibaf stated that there is no alternative but to accept the proposal presented for the rights of the Iranian people, and that the more America delays, the more the American taxpayers will have to pay.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei claimed that Tehran's proposal is 'responsible' and 'generous', and stated that Iran will take any necessary steps to protect its interests.

According to Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim, Tehran's proposal includes demands for an immediate end to the war on all fronts, the removal of the US Navy blockade on Iranian ports, a guarantee of no further attacks, and compensation for war damages. It also emphasizes Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

However, Trump has accused Iran of backing out of a deal to allow the removal of enriched uranium, while the Iranian side has stated that no such thing is mentioned in their proposal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the other hand, has insisted that Iran's uranium stockpile must be completely removed and its nuclear facilities dismantled. The price of oil in the world market has increased due to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. America has proposed that Iran stop uranium enrichment, lift sanctions, and restore free passage in the waterway, which is said to depend on a final agreement.