Live Updates: US ceasefire with Iran is on ‘life support,’ Trump says
Key Points:
- Kuwait affirmed its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, emphasizing its commitment to protecting sovereignty and residents in line with international law.
- A senior U.S. administration official revealed that President Trump has communicated multiple times with Xi Jinping regarding China's financial support and dual-use goods supplied to certain regimes, including potential weapons exports.
- Recent U.S. sanctions were highlighted as part of ongoing efforts to address these issues in discussions with China.
- President Trump dismissed a recent proposal related to Iran as unacceptable, asserting that Iran has been militarily defeated and emphasizing his plan to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- Trump described the Iranian proposal as weak and expressed frustration with its content, underscoring his stance that Iran remains a dangerous and volatile actor.