US President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s ceasefire proposal is on ‘life support’ after he dismissed it as ‘garbage’. Amid escalating tensions and stalled negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, Trump is expected to pressure China for support in the ongoing conflict.

Donald Trump has condemned Iran’s ceasefire offer as ‘totally unacceptable’, fuelling fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Criticism centres on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Action may escalate if an agreement is not reached.