Trump says ceasefire on 'life support' after labelling Iran's proposal 'stupid' | ABC NEWS

US President Donald Trump has labelled Iran's new proposal as “stupid” and a “piece of garbage” as the two nations fail to reach a deal to end the war. Iran has demanded the end of a US blockade of its Iranian ports and the release of its frozen assets while Donald Trump says he is aiming for "complete victory". Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE
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