President Donald Trump commented on Monday regarding the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Iran, specifically addressing a proposal that has garnered considerable international attention. The U.S. president spoke at the White House, offering a measured but firm assessment of where talks currently stand ahead of a fast-approaching deadline. His comments have since sparked fresh debate over whether a resolution can be reached in time.
Donald Trump comments on US ceasefire update with Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal falls short, ahead of a Tuesday deadline. Speaking at the White House Easter egg roll, Trump acknowledged the offer while rejecting its current terms. “It’s not good enough, but it’s a very significant step,” he said, per CNBC.
Trump set a deadline of 8 p.m. ET Tuesday for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively blocked the key oil-shipping corridor since the war began on February 28. Tehran’s parliament recently passed a bill formalising toll collection on vessels using the waterway.
Trump warned of severe military action if negotiations fail before Tuesday’s deadline. “Every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o’clock tomorrow night,” Trump told reporters at the White House. He also threatened to destroy every Iranian power plant if no deal is reached in time.
Iran sent a formal 10-point response to the U.S. through Pakistani mediators. The proposal includes “a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction, and the lifting of sanctions,” according to Iranian state media outlet IRNA. Tehran has, however, explicitly rejected a temporary ceasefire, seeking a permanent end to the conflict.
A 45-day ceasefire proposal has circulated among regional mediators as a last-ditch effort. A White House official told CNBC on Monday, “This is one of many ideas, and [Trump] has not signed off on it.” Trump confirmed his own authority over any agreement, stating, “The only one that’s going to set a ceasefire is me.”
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
