{"id":34979,"date":"2026-04-02T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=34979"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:12:33","slug":"iran-denies-trumps-ceasefire-claim-as-war-escalates-and-strait-of-hormuz-remains-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/iran-denies-trumps-ceasefire-claim-as-war-escalates-and-strait-of-hormuz-remains-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran denies Trump\u2019s ceasefire claim as war escalates and Strait of Hormuz remains closed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>5 minute read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Iran has rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that its leadership has requested a ceasefire, as fighting between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to intensify, and tensions rise across the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A senior Iranian official dismissed Trump\u2019s statement, calling it \u201cfalse and baseless\u201d and insisting that Tehran has made no such request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The denial comes after Trump said on social media that Iran\u2019s \u201cnew regime president\u201d had asked Washington for a ceasefire, a claim that Iranian authorities quickly pushed back against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said there was \u201cno truth\u201d to the statement, emphasizing that Iran has not reached out to the United States for any truce. \u201cThese claims are incorrect and entirely baseless,\u201d he said in remarks reported by Iranian media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Trump Threatens Strikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social platform, where he suggested that the United States might consider a ceasefire only if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIran\u2019s New Regime President has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!\u201d Trump wrote, adding, \u201cWe 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!!!\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Iran\u2019s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, 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\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q1VhhPxtmi\">pic.twitter.com\/q1VhhPxtmi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/2039329215309316490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The U.S. president did not provide evidence to support the claim. He is expected to deliver a speech later in the evening from the White House, which officials say will include \u201can important update on Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump\u2019s remarks have raised further questions about the direction of the conflict, particularly as he had earlier suggested that the war could end within two to three weeks. His latest comments, however, signal a more aggressive stance and suggest that military operations may continue for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Conflicting Narratives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharp contrast between U.S. and Iranian statements highlights the deep divide between the two sides, with each presenting a different version of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Trump claimed that Iran\u2019s leadership had reached out for a ceasefire, Iranian officials have instead indicated a willingness to continue fighting. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently signaled that Tehran is prepared to sustain its military response amid ongoing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation has become increasingly complex as both sides exchange accusations and military actions, making it difficult to determine whether any diplomatic progress is being made behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Strait-of-Hormuz-Iran.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Strait-of-Hormuz-Iran.jpg?resize=690%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Strait of Hormuz\" class=\"wp-image-29875\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Strait-of-Hormuz-Iran.jpg?w=690&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Strait-of-Hormuz-Iran.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>The Strait of Hormuz map with the Iranian flag, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, and cargo ships. (Image Credit: NASA\/GDFC\/Wikimedia Commons\/U.S. Navy\/Freepix\/IRIA)<\/sup><\/em><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Strait of Hormuz Crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the center of the conflict is the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route through which roughly one-fifth of the world\u2019s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The waterway has effectively been closed due to the ongoing hostilities, raising serious concerns about global energy markets and the risk of a broader economic slowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump has linked any potential ceasefire to the reopening of the strait, making it a central condition in U.S. demands. However, with fighting ongoing and no agreement in sight, there is little indication that shipping through the route will resume soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disruption has already contributed to rising global energy prices, adding economic pressure beyond the immediate conflict zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>War Across the Region<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current escalation began after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, even as diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran were still ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran responded with retaliatory attacks targeting Israeli positions as well as U.S. military installations in several Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Iran-missile-systems.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Iran-missile-systems.jpg?resize=1016%2C572&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Iran's IRGC missile systems\" class=\"wp-image-34825\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Iran-missile-systems.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Iran-missile-systems.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Iran-missile-systems.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Iran-missile-systems.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Iran&#8217;s IRGC missile systems on maneuver in northwestern Iran, on October 17, 2022. (Image Credit: IRGC\/via X)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These developments have widened the scope of the conflict, turning it into a broader regional crisis involving multiple countries and increasing the risk of further escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The continued exchange of strikes has kept tensions high, with no clear pathway to de-escalation emerging so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Pressure on Trump<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trump administration is facing increasing pressure both domestically and internationally over the ongoing war. Rising energy prices and concerns about economic stability have added to criticism of the conflict, while public opposition within the United States has also grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this week, Trump said that prices would \u201ccome tumbling down\u201d once the war ends, suggesting that the administration sees a resolution as key to stabilizing markets. However, his latest comments about continuing military operations have cast doubt on how soon that resolution might come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest exchange between Washington and Tehran underscores the uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the lack of clear communication between the two sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Iran denying any request for a ceasefire and the United States signaling continued military action, the prospects for a near-term de-escalation appear limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?resize=1016%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump\" class=\"wp-image-33727\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?resize=589%2C392&amp;ssl=1 589w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-President-Donald-Trump.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>U.S. President Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on January 6, 2026. (Image Credit: The White House)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The situation remains fluid, with global attention now turning to Trump\u2019s upcoming address for further clarity on U.S. strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, the gap between the two sides\u2019 positions continues to widen, leaving the region on edge and the international community watching closely for any signs of a shift toward diplomacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran has rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that its leadership has requested a ceasefire, as fighting between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to intensify, and tensions rise across the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34993,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[44,1,125],"tags":[75,203,30,26,356,5,71,702,7,128],"class_list":["post-34979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-middle-east","category-news","category-united-states","tag-conflict","tag-gulf","tag-iran","tag-israel","tag-middle-east","tag-military","tag-politics","tag-trump","tag-u-s","tag-war"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Iran-flag-and-missiles.jpg?fit=690%2C370&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7jJWb-96b","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34979"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34979\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34994,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34979\/revisions\/34994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34993"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}