Trump Says Iran Ceasefire ‘On Life Support’ Amid Rising Tensions and Naval Escort Review

US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is “on life support,” warning it is close to collapse after failed diplomatic exchanges. He also said the US may restart naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz to protect shipping, though no final decision has been made. Trump blamed Iran’s counter-proposals for worsening tensions and insisted the US remains committed to what he called “complete victory.”

US President Donald Trump has said that the Iran ceasefire is now “on life support,” warning that rising tensions and failed diplomatic exchanges have left the agreement extremely fragile and close to collapse.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump described the situation as rapidly deteriorating following Iran’s weekend response to US proposals aimed at easing the conflict. He said the ceasefire, which he described as already tenuous, has become “unbelievably weak” after what he called an unproductive exchange of proposals between both sides.
Trump also used a stark metaphor to emphasize the severity of the situation, comparing the ceasefire to a critically ill patient with almost no chance of survival. He suggested that the agreement is now so unstable that it may not withstand further escalation between Washington and Tehran.
At the center of the dispute are US demands focused largely on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme and preventing further expansion of its enrichment activities. According to Trump, Washington presented a set of conditions intended to reduce tensions, but Iran’s counter-proposals were dismissed by him as “garbage,” reflecting the deep divide between both sides.
Despite the breakdown in communication, Trump insisted that the United States would not step back from its position. He said the administration remains committed to what he described as “complete victory,” suggesting that pressure from domestic economic concerns linked to the conflict would not alter US policy direction.
In a separate interview with Fox News, Trump said he is considering reinstating US naval escorts for commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. The move would be aimed at protecting oil tankers and other commercial shipping amid rising regional instability. However, he clarified that no final decision has been made.
The proposed escort mission follows an earlier initiative known as “Operation Freedom,” which was launched earlier in May but abandoned less than two days later, highlighting uncertainty in US strategy regarding maritime security in the region.
Trump further suggested that Iran’s leadership is divided internally, describing factions as “moderates” and “lunatics.” He claimed that hardline elements within Iran prefer continued confrontation and believe they can sustain prolonged resistance against the United States. He also dismissed the idea that Iran could pressure the US into changing course, saying instead that any escalation would be short-lived.
The remarks come amid growing international concern over the stability of the ceasefire and fears that renewed confrontation could disrupt global oil markets, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.