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Iran Denies Trump's Ceasefire Claim as "False and Baseless"

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has firmly dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran approached Washington for a ceasefire, labeling the statement as false and baseless. Trump had asserted on Truth Social that Iran requested a ceasefire, which the US would consider only if the Strait of Hormuz is opened, threatening otherwise to continue bombing. The dispute follows Iranian parliamentary official Ebrahim Azizi's warning about closing the strait to those following new rules. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister has expressed zero trust in the US, ruling out diplomatic breakthroughs.

Key Points: Iran Dismisses Trump's Ceasefire Claim as Baseless

  • Iran denies Trump's ceasefire claim
  • Strait of Hormuz is central dispute
  • US threatens continued bombing
  • Iranian FM says trust with US is zero
  • Trump to give televised address on Iran
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'False and baseless': Iran dismisses Trump's claims on call for ceasefire

Iran's Foreign Ministry rejects President Trump's claim that Tehran requested a ceasefire, escalating tensions amid threats over the Strait of Hormuz.

"Iran's New Regime President... has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE! - Donald Trump"

Tehran, April 1

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has debunked the statement by US President Donald Trump earlier today, where he claimed that Tehran had approached Washington for a ceasefire, according to Press TV.

Press TV cited Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman who said that Trump's statements about Iran's request for a ceasefire are false and baseless.

The response from Tehran comes shortly after US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is open.

He made the remarks in a post on Truth Social and said that if the Strait of Hormuz is not open, US would continue bombing the country.

"Iran's 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 they say, back to the Stone Ages!!! President DJT"

Trump's remarks came after the head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, earlier on Wednesday said that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed for those who follow the new rules.

Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier dismissed the possibility of diplomatic breakthroughs with Washington, stating that the "trust level is at zero" between the two nations. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi asserted that Tehran sees no "honesty" in US actions and has "never had a good experience from negotiations" with the American government.

The post by Trump comes amid the backdrop of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing on Wednesday that President Trump is scheduled to deliver a televised address regarding the continuing hostilities with Iran on Thursday evening.

Previously, President Donald Trump has asserted that it will take "15 to 20 years" for Iran to recover from the extensive US-Israeli military strikes, claiming the operation has effectively dismantled the country's strategic capabilities. Speaking from the Oval Office, the President maintained that the mission was designed to ensure a total degradation of the Iranian military apparatus.

The President reiterated that the primary objective of the military engagement was to ensure that Tehran had "no nuclear weapon". He declared that this specific mission had been successfully concluded, stating, "That goal has been attained. They do not have nuclear weapons."

- ANI

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Sarah B
The trust level is at zero, as the Iranian FM said. How can there be any negotiation in that atmosphere? The rhetoric from both sides is just escalating tensions. The world doesn't need another major conflict.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, my main concern is the Strait of Hormuz. If it closes, oil prices will shoot up and our economy will feel the pinch. Both US and Iran need to show restraint. This isn't a game.
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Priya S
While I don't support Iran's regime, Trump's language is irresponsible. "Blasting into oblivion"? This is about real people's lives. Diplomacy should be the only path forward, not threats on social media.
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Rohit P
The claim that Iran's strategic capabilities are dismantled seems like an exaggeration. These conflicts never end cleanly. India must stay neutral and focus on protecting its energy and diaspora interests in the Gulf.
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Michael C
Reading this from Delhi. It's a volatile situation. Hope our government is in touch with all parties. We have good relations with many Gulf nations and a large community there. Stability is crucial.

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