Trump: U.S.-Iran Ceasefire "Extremely Fragile"
United States – May 11, President Trump declared that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is "extremely fragile." Trump stated he is considering restarting "Operation Freedom Sentinel," which would "guide" stranded vessels out of the strait. The move has drawn a strong response from Iran, quickly escalating maritime tensions between the two nations.
Trump explained the meaning of "extremely fragile." He said: "The ceasefire is like being kept alive by a ventilator, with doctors coming in and telling you, 'Sir, your loved one has only a one percent chance of survival.'" The ceasefire has lasted over a month, yet both sides have still failed to reach an agreement to fully end the conflict.
Amid this backdrop, Trump told Fox News reporters on Monday that he is considering reviving "Operation Freedom Sentinel." The plan aims to allow hundreds of ships trapped in the Gulf to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and was briefly implemented last week. Fox News reported that Trump has not yet made a final decision.
On May 5—the second day after negotiations began—President Trump suspended talks, citing "significant progress" with Iran's leadership toward achieving a comprehensive final agreement.
Trump reiterated at the White House that the U.S. would achieve "complete victory" in the war against Iran. He claimed: "We will achieve complete victory. From a military standpoint, we have theoretically already achieved complete victory."
Source: rfi
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