Trump mulls next move as Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’
Washington Examiner
Last updated: May 12, 2026
President Donald Trump, despite asserting no pressure to resolve the conflict with Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly developed a plan to address the situation. This plan was characterized by critics as a "garbage" proposal from "stupid people."
- The core of the reported plan involved a demand for Iran to cease its involvement in regional conflicts and stop supporting various militant groups. In return, the United States would offer sanctions relief to Iran.
- This proposed deal was met with significant skepticism and criticism, with some sources describing the proposal as lacking in substance and practicality.
- The report suggests that while Trump publicly maintained he was not pressured to act, internal discussions and the development of this proposal indicate a degree of engagement with the ongoing diplomatic and military tensions concerning Iran.
- The article does not specify the exact nature of the regional conflicts Iran was expected to cease involvement in, nor does it detail the extent of the sanctions relief offered.
- The assessment of the proposal as "garbage" and originating from "stupid people" highlights the strong negative reactions and perceived lack of strategic foresight from certain individuals or groups involved in its formulation.
