1% chance of living: Trump says Iran ceasefire on massive lifesupport

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran had only a “1% chance of living”, describing the truce as being on “massive life support” after sharply rejecting Tehran’s latest peace proposal.

Escalating his rhetoric amid growing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump called Iran’s response a “piece of garbage” and said he did not even finish reading it.

"I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us,” Trump said. “It’s on life support.”

The remarks have intensified fears that the conflict could spiral further and continue disrupting global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.

Trump compared the ceasefire to a dying patient, saying it had only a “1% chance of living”. The ceasefire between Washington and Tehran has technically remained in effect since April 8, though both sides have exchanged limited strikes during the uneasy truce.

Iran’s latest response reportedly demanded compensation for war damage, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, an end to the US naval blockade and guarantees against future attacks.

“How stupid. Are they stupid people?” Trump said while reacting to the proposal.

Iran also insisted that any broader agreement must address conflicts across the region, including in Lebanon, where Hezbollah continues to clash with Israel.

Trump, however, claimed Tehran was attempting to portray itself as the victor despite suffering major military setbacks.

“We’re going to have a complete victory,” he said. “We’ve already, in theory, had a complete victory from the military standpoint.”

The US president further claimed Iranian negotiators had privately agreed to surrender around 1,000 pounds of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium before later backing away from the understanding.

“They did two days ago,” Trump said. “They said, ‘You’re going to have to take it out.’”

According to Trump, Iran told US officials it lacked the capability to retrieve the uranium stockpile from deeply buried facilities allegedly damaged during the conflict.

“You and China are the only two countries in the world that could take it out,” Trump claimed Iranian negotiators told him.

The sharp rhetoric from both Washington and Tehran comes as global powers closely monitor the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping disruptions and military tensions have rattled energy markets and raised concerns for countries heavily dependent on Gulf oil supplies, including India.

Trump insisted he remained under no pressure to soften the US position despite Tehran’s demands.

“They think I’ll get tired of this, or I’ll get bored,” he said. “But there’s no pressure at all.”

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