Trump claims Iran’s new leadership requested ceasefire from US
Washington would consider the offer only if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, while Tehran denies the claim and says contacts are limited to message exchanges.
US President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that Iran’s new leadership has requested a ceasefire from Washington, describing the country’s current president as “much less radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US would consider the request only when the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free, and clear,” warning that strikes against Iran would continue in the meantime.
Tehran denies ceasefire request
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei rejected Trump’s assertion, stating that the claim does not reflect reality. Reports from Axios, citing three US officials, indicated that discussions are underway about a potential ceasefire in exchange for reopening the strategic waterway. Officials noted that Trump is actively exploring the possibility with figures inside and outside his administration, though they cautioned that a deal remains uncertain. It was not specified whether talks are direct or through mediators such as Pakistan.
Trump praises new Iranian leadership
Trump has repeatedly characterized Iran’s new leadership as “much more reasonable” than previous administrations, telling NBC News earlier this week that the war was “coming to an end” and that the US had achieved “total regime change.” He also disclosed that Washington is in contact with Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has previously said contacts with the US do not constitute negotiations but are limited to message exchanges, either directly or through regional intermediaries.
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