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Trump Rejects Iran's Response as 'Garbage Document,' Ceasefire 'on Life Support'
Trump Rejects Iran's Response, Criticizes Ceasefire Status
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on the 11th (local time) criticized Iran's response to a U.S. memorandum aimed at ending hostilities as a "garbage document." He stated that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "on life support," expressing a negative stance on Iran's demands for war reparations and guarantees against further attacks. The U.S. initially seeks a cessation of hostilities, hoping to negotiate more complex issues such as Iran's nuclear program afterward.
Iran's Demands and Impact on Global Markets
Iran is calling for an end to regional conflicts, including in Lebanon, where Israel continues to fight Hezbollah. Iran also demands compensation for war damages, the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, guarantees against additional attacks, and the full resumption of oil exports. Threats of Iranian attacks have drastically reduced shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets. As hopes for peace diminish, oil prices have again surpassed $100 per barrel. The U.S. government has increased pressure by announcing additional sanctions targeting Iranian crude oil exports to China.
Declining Domestic Support and Focus on US-China Summit
Meanwhile, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 66% of Americans believe Trump has not sufficiently explained the reasons for military action against Iran. This decline in support is a burden for Trump ahead of the midterm elections. Attention is now shifting to the upcoming US-China summit this week, where Trump is reportedly urging China to use its influence on Iran to reach an agreement.
*Source: Yahoo!ニュース (2026-05-12)*
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