Iran ceasefire on massive life support, Trump warns

12 May, 2026, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 12 May, 2026, 02:18 pm

Iran ceasefire on massive life support, Trump warns

12 May, 2026, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 12 May, 2026, 02:18 pm

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the war in the Middle East has stopped for now, but peace is still a long way off. In his words, the ongoing ceasefire with Iran is now on "massive life support." That is, although the ceasefire is effective, it is in a very fragile state and could collapse at any time.

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