Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire on 'Massive Life Support'; Saudi Arabia Supports Pakistan-Led Mediation

President Trump publicly declared the US-Iran ceasefire agreed in early April was on 'massive life support,' expressing frustration at Iran's continued Hormuz closure and delays in nuclear negotiations. Saudi Arabia, alongside Egypt and Pakistan, was reported by multiple diplomatic sources to be actively facilitating backchannel dialogue between Washington and Tehran. Saudi officials said the Kingdom was 'very supportive' of Pakistan's mediation efforts, as Islamabad had established unique communication channels with both sides. Saudi Arabia's role was described as providing logistical and intelligence support for shuttle diplomacy without becoming a direct party. The fragile ceasefire status raised alarm in Riyadh, which fears either a resumption of full hostilities endangering Saudi oil infrastructure, or a US-Iran deal that bypasses Saudi interests.