Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'on massive life support'
President Donald Trump told reporters the Iranian response to a U.S. peace proposal was “stupid” and that the ceasefire is “on massive life support.” NBC News' Jon Allen reports on the war's impasse and how Trump responded to questions over his meeting with Chinese President Xi J.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from NBC News says: President Donald Trump told reporters the Iranian response to a U.S. peace proposal was “stupid” and that the ceasefire is “on massive life support.” NBC News' Jon Allen reports on the war's impasse and how Trump responded to questions over his meeting with Chinese President Xi J.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: May 11, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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