Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ after rejecting Tehran proposal

Monday, May 11, 2026Developing

Politics Desk

What we know

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the Iran ceasefire is on "life support" after rejecting Tehran's latest response to a U.S. peace proposal, AP, Reuters, BBC, CBS and NBC reported.

Speaking at the White House, Trump called Iran's reply a "piece of garbage" he did not finish reading and said the truce was "unbelievably weak." Iran's package sought an end to the U.S. naval blockade, recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, war reparations, sanctions relief and a halt to fighting in Lebanon, while the U.S. has pressed for a deeper nuclear rollback. Hormuz remained largely closed; Trump also floated suspending the federal gasoline tax as pump prices surged. He is expected to urge China's Xi Jinping to pressure Iran during this week's Beijing visit.

What's confirmed

AP: Trump said the ceasefire is on "life support" after rejecting Tehran's latest proposal; floated a federal gas-tax pause; Hormuz still closed (AP).
Reuters: Same Oval Office framing; Iran response sought end to war on all fronts including Lebanon and asserted Hormuz sovereignty (Reuters).
BBC: Trump called the ceasefire "massive life support" with roughly a "1 percent chance" of lasting; labeled Tehran's offer "totally unacceptable" (BBC).
CBS: Live updates confirm "life support" wording, "garbage" dismissal and planned China pressure on Iran (CBS).
NBC: Deadlock after Trump rejected the Iranian counteroffer; Iran called U.S. demands one-sided and excessive (NBC).

What's still developing

Whether Pakistan-mediated memorandum talks can bridge nuclear and Hormuz gaps this week.
How far Trump presses Xi in Beijing to squeeze Iranian oil leverage.
Any congressional action on a temporary federal gas-tax suspension.

Sources

AP — Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed link
Reuters — Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response link
BBC — Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support' link
CBS — Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support" link
NBC — Iran-U.S. peace talks deadlocked after Trump rejects 'totally unacceptable' proposal link
AFP — Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran counteroffer link