Breaking: Iran Reacts To Trump's Claim That It Wants Ceasefire
- Iran's Foreign Ministry rejects President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire request as false and baseless
- The American president warns that military operations against Iran will continue until the Strait of Hormuz is open
- Global oil supply faces disruptions amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected US President Donald Trump’s statement that Tehran had requested a ceasefire.
Baghaei said Trump’s claim is "false and baseless."
As reported by Al Jazeera, he was quoted as saying this by the state TV.
The American president has claimed that "Iran’s New Regime President, apparently referring to Masoud Pezeshkian, has asked for a ceasefire.
"Much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, he has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!"
"We will consider when the Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!"
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently signalled Tehran's willingness to keep fighting.
"You cannot speak to the people of Iran in the language of threats and deadlines."
Speaking further during an interview with Al Jazeera, he said:
"We do not set any deadline for defending ourselves."
Iran has denied being in any direct negotiations with Trump and was never was "desperate" for a deal.
Trump sets conditions as Iran asks for ceasefire
Recall that President Trump, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, shared a forceful message regarding Iran, which showed both threats and conditions for dialogue.
Trump added that the United States would consider Iran’s request only once the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, is “open, free, and clear.” He warned that until then, military operations against Iran would continue.
In his post, Trump used forceful language, saying the US is “blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages.”
Strait of Hormuz: Trump sends message to countries
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that President Trump directed countries facing fuel shortages to secure supplies independently or purchase from the United States.
He singled out the United Kingdom for refusing to support the United States actions against Iran in the crisis.
The American president's comments come amid disruptions in global oil supply caused by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Legit.ng
