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Trump Rejects Iran's 'Garbage' Ceasefire Proposal, Declares Deal on 'Life Support'

The President is standing firm against Tehran's bad-faith demands, vowing that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Foreign PolicyPublished May 12, 2026 at 12:59 AMProcessed May 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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President Donald Trump is rightfully refusing to entertain the latest round of bad-faith posturing from the Iranian regime, declaring the current month-long ceasefire to be on 'massive life support.' After reviewing a 14-point counter-offer from Tehran, the President didn't mince words, calling the proposal 'totally unacceptable' and a 'piece of garbage' that he didn't even care to finish reading.

The Iranian regime, which continues to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage and threaten global energy stability, had the audacity to demand compensation for war damages and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. President Trump remains unmoved by these transparent attempts at extortion.

He has made his position clear: Iran will never be permitted to possess a nuclear weapon, and the regime’s history of dishonorable conduct makes them an unreliable partner in any negotiation.

While Iranian officials continue to issue empty threats of 'teaching a lesson' to the United States, the reality is that the regime is feeling the pressure of American resolve. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has echoed the necessity of total disarmament, insisting that Iranian enrichment sites must be dismantled.

As the regime continues to play games with its nuclear stockpile, the President’s firm stance serves as a necessary check against a state sponsor of terror that only understands the language of strength.

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