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Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'on massive life support'

President Donald Trump told reporters the Iranian response to a U.S. peace proposal was “stupid” and that the ceasefire is “on massive life support.” NBC News' Jon Allen reports on the war's impasse and how Trump responded to questions over his meeting with Chinese President Xi J

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Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'on massive life support'President Donald Trump told reporters the Iranian response to a U.S. peace proposal was “stupid” and that the ceasefire is “on massive life support.” NBC News' Jon Allen reports on the war's impasse and how Trump responded to questions over his meeting with Chinese President Xi J
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