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Trump escalates: ceasefire 'on massive life support'; Vance says US 'locked and loaded'

In CNN live coverage, Trump escalates his language, calling the ceasefire 'on massive life support.' VP JD Vance publicly announces the US is 'locked and loaded' to resume major combat operations if negotiations collapse. Iran's foreign minister says 'a lack of trust is the biggest impediment.'

From: Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal, Plans 'Very Major Attack,' Cancels at Last Minute (May 2026)