Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on 'massive life support,' warning that the deal is close to collapse, the BBC reported. The remark before the Beijing summit with Xi has reignited tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire reached with Iran is on 'massive life support,' warning that the deal is close to collapse. According to the BBC, Trump indicated he expects further steps from Iran for the existing arrangement to be sustained.
The remark came ahead of the Xi Jinping summit in Beijing, where the U.S. administration is reportedly pressing China to apply diplomatic pressure on Iran. Tehran has warned its allies against what it calls regional ceasefire violations, while domestic attention is also focused on a series of tremors near the capital.
Tension around the Strait of Hormuz is climbing again. The UK's pledge of jets and a warship and the Bahrain-led UN resolution are shaping the framework of the protection mission. The oil-price risk premium remains elevated, and global insurance markets are repricing maritime shipping cover.
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