Trump Casts Doubt on Iran Ceasefire, Criticizes Proposal

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran remains fragile and could collapse, criticizing Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. He insisted any agreement must prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and accused the country of reversing earlier commitments. Negotiations continue through intermediaries, but major differences between the sides remain unresolved. Make us preferred on Google Flip Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump makes his way to board Marine One before departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on May 8, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump said the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in place but is “barely holding,” while sharply criticizing Tehran’s latest proposal to resolve the conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump described the truce as unstable, according to Ukrinform . Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “I would say that the truce is based on an artificial life support system,” he said. The US president reiterated that any agreement with Iran must include a commitment that Tehran abandon its nuclear ambitions, calling his own approach straightforward. “I have a plan -you know, it’s a very simple plan. I don’t know why you don’t call a spade: Iran can’t have nuclear weapons,” Trump said. He dismissed Iran’s recent response to US proposals as “unacceptable” and “stupid,” indicating that significant gaps remain between the two sides despite ongoing diplomatic contacts. Iran’s proposal, released Sunday , called for an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, where Israel continues fighting Iran‑backed Hezbollah forces. It also demanded war compensation, reaffirmed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and urged the US to lift sanctions , end its naval blockade, provide security guarantees, and remove restrictions on Iranian oil exports. Trump proceeded to accuse Iran of backtracking on previous understandings, particularly regarding the handling of enriched uranium stockpiles. Other Topics of Interest Ukraine Ceasefire Claims, Armenia-Russia Tensions, and Reports of Russian Battlefield Deepfakes – Ukraine Latest, May 11 Ukraine and Russia traded ceasefire violation accusations despite a major prisoner swap, while Moscow signaled openness to talks. Iran tensions worsened after Trump rejected Tehran’s proposal, sending oil prices higher. Russia’s rift with Armenia deepened, North Korea reportedly earned billions aiding Moscow, and Europe unveiled fresh sanctions targeting Kremlin-linked actors. “They agreed with us and then took their words back,” Trump said, adding that talks had included discussions about transferring uranium to the US. According to Trump, Iran initially indicated it would allow the US to remove the material, but later excluded the provision from a written draft. The US president said divisions within Iran’s leadership are complicating negotiations, describing factions as either “moderate” and willing to reach a deal, or difficult and resistant to compromise. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue through intermediaries, however, despite the ongoing diplomacy, Trump signaled that the situation remains uncertain. The comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East , even as both sides explore pathways to de‑escalation and a potential agreement. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.