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Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first
Trump says any ceasefire depends on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices jumped past $4 a gallon, officials said.
- President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iran's new regime president requested a ceasefire, but conditioned consideration on the Strait of Hormuz being "open, free, and clear."
- U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian infrastructure since February 28, while Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven global oil prices to skyrocket, surging more than 40% since the war began.
- Iran has not verified the ceasefire request. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in a recent interview that Tehran has "no faith" that negotiations with the U.S. will yield results, saying "the trust level is at zero."
- Hostilities persisted on Wednesday as an Iranian cruise missile struck an oil tanker off Qatar's coast with a 21-member crew evacuated safely, while U.S. forces including the USS George H.W. Bush deploy to the Middle East.
- President Trump will address the nation tonight regarding the conflict, as concerns mount over prolonged market volatility and regional instability stemming from the Strait of Hormuz closure affecting global oil supplies.
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US President Donald Trump said he personally asked Vance to convey his message that he was ready for a ceasefire, provided US conditions were met, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War Enters 33rd Day: Trump Says No Ceasefire until Hormuz Reopened
The Iran War entered its 33rd day on Wednesday as President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s president had requested a ceasefire but said the U.S. would not consider it unless the Strait of Hormuz was reopened, declaring in a Truth Social post: “Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!” On Tuesday afternoon, Bloomberg News had reported, citing IRNA news, that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian ha…
Trump: No Ceasefire Until Strait of Hormuz Is “Open and Clear”
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, April 1st that while Iran has requested a ceasefire, the U.S. will only consider the proposal once the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated: Iran’s president has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE! We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone …
The President of the United States said he would accept a truce request when Iran opened the Ormuz Desert, closed at the beginning of the conflict. War between the United States, Israel and Iran is in the 2nd month. Iranian Revolutionary Guard said that the close remains closed 'for the enemies'.
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Only Possible When Hormuz Reopens
Trump’s comments came a day after he suggested he’s keen to exit the conflict sooner rather than later — regardless of a ceasefire with Iran or a deal to open Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for global energy supplies.
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