Trump Warns Mideast Truce On "Life Support", Iran Says Ready For Any Aggression

Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Middle East ceasefire 'on life support' on Monday after dismissing Iran’s latest counterproposal as 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.' Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated the country’s military was prepared 'for any eventuality,' warning of retaliation against aggression. The breakdown in talks sent oil prices surging and deepened concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route now partially blocked by Iran. Trump insisted the U.S. would achieve 'complete victory' over Iran, framing the ceasefire as near collapse. 'The doctor walks in and says, "Sir, your loved one has approximately a one percent chance of living,"' he told reporters. Iran’s foreign ministry demanded an end to the U.S. naval blockade and the release of Iranian assets frozen in foreign banks, calling these 'legitimate rights' rather than concessions. The stalemate threatens global energy supplies, with Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warning of the 'largest energy supply shock ever,' predicting market normalization could stretch into 2027 if the Strait remains closed. The U.N.’s Jorge Moreira da Silva warned of a 'massive humanitarian crisis,' with 45 million more people at risk of hunger due to disrupted fertilizer shipments. Iran’s counteroffer reportedly included diluting some highly enriched uranium, with the rest transferred to a third country, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted the conflict cannot end until Iran’s nuclear facilities are destroyed. The U.S. and allies accuse Iran of pursuing atomic weapons, a claim Tehran denies. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with Iran restricting maritime traffic and imposing tolls for passage. U.S. officials have rejected any payment demands, raising tensions as both sides dig in. The failure to resolve the crisis risks prolonging economic instability and regional conflict.