Ceasefire on life support after Trump rejects Irans proposal

May 12, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Ceasefire on life support after Trump rejects Irans proposal

US President Rejects Iranian Ceasefire Proposal

In a statement released from the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire agreement with Iran is currently at risk due to Tehran’s latest proposal. The proposal, which was submitted by Iranian officials, did not include the nuclear concessions that Trump had requested.

According to Trump, his administration has been working towards a mutually beneficial agreement that addresses concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. However, he stated that the recent proposal fell short of these expectations.

Trump described the proposal as “garbage” and emphasized that it failed to meet the necessary conditions for a successful ceasefire. The US President reiterated his commitment to ensuring that any agreement reached with Iran includes concrete steps towards reducing its nuclear capabilities.

The latest development comes after weeks of negotiations between US and Iranian officials. While details of the proposal are not yet publicly available, Trump’s statement suggests that progress has been slow.

As of now, it is unclear what the next steps will be in regards to the ceasefire agreement. The White House has declined to comment further on the matter, leaving the fate of the talks uncertain.

Source: Al Jazeera