Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".
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Notable Quotes
"I would say the ceasefire is on massive life support... when the doctor walks in and says, 'Sir, your loved one has approximately a 1 percent chance of living'."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"That piece of garbage they sent us - I didn't even finish reading it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There is no alternative but to accept the rights of the Iranian people as laid out in the 14-point proposal."
— Mohammad Ghalibaf , Politician
"Iran's proposals were responsible and generous."
— Esmail Baghaei , Politician
"There's still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"the US-Iran ceasefire has a ‘1 per cent chance’ of survival after he rejected a peace proposal from Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the month-long ceasefire is 'unbelievably weak'"
— Trump , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Esmail Baghaei is a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
Mohammad Ghalibaf is the speaker of the Iranian parliament.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".
US President Donald Trump stated that the US-Iran ceasefire is 'unbelievably weak' and on 'massive life support' after rejecting Iran's response to the US peace proposal.
US President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran is on 'massive life support,' calling Tehran's response to Washington's latest proposal a 'piece of garbage.'
US President Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support' after rejecting Iran's peace proposal as 'unbelievably weak'.
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