Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire is on Its Last Legs: Only 1% Chance of Survival
US President Donald Trump has delivered a pessimistic statement regarding the future of peace with Iran. Trump described the ceasefire, which has been in place for the past month, as being in a critical or “dying” condition.
In his remarks from the Oval Office on Monday (11/5/2026), Trump emphasised that although the hostility cessation agreement is still operational, its position is currently extremely fragile.
“I can say this ceasefire is on massive life support… like when the doctor comes and says, ‘Sir, the person you love only has about a 1% chance of survival’,” Trump told reporters.
This tension peaked after Iran submitted a counter-proposal on Sunday to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Trump openly mocked the document via a post on Truth Social.
“I just read the response from the so-called ‘Representative’ of Iran. I don’t like it—ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE,” he wrote. In front of the media, he even called the proposal “rubbish” not worth reading to the end.
Responding to Trump’s stance, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, defended the proposal as a “responsible” and “generous” step. Baghaei stressed that Tehran would act in whatever way necessary to secure their interests.
One of the main sticking points is the issue of uranium enrichment. Trump accused Iran of reneging on its promise to allow the US to take enriched uranium supplies. “Iran will never have nuclear weapons,” Trump asserted firmly.
On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also pressured the US. In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, Netanyahu stated that the war cannot be considered over until Iran’s enrichment facilities are dismantled. “There are still enrichment sites that must be destroyed,” he said.
This conflict has had a significant impact on the global economy. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a route for 20% of the world’s oil supply, has triggered a surge in global energy prices. Meanwhile, the US continues to tighten port blockades to force Tehran to submit to the 14-point memorandum proposed by Washington, including a complete halt to nuclear enrichment.
For context, the large-scale military escalation began with US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on 28 February, before a temporary ceasefire was implemented last month. (BBC/Z-2)
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