Trump says Iran has "just requested a ceasefire from the United States"

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, April 1 - U.S. President Trump posted on social media on April 1 that Iran has "just requested a ceasefire from the United States," but the U.S. side will only "consider" it when the Strait of Hormuz is open.

In the post, Trump wrote: "The President of Iran... has just requested a ceasefire from the United States. We will not consider it until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, free, and open. Before the Strait is open, we will bomb Iran to ashes, or as they say - bomb them back to the Stone Age!!!"

There has been no response from the Iranian side regarding this.

Classification
Region
North America, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran requested a ceasefire from the U.S.
Location
Strait of Hormuz · United States
Unit
U.S. Government
Time
April 1, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

On April 1, 2023, U.S. President Trump stated that Iran has requested a ceasefire, contingent upon the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that the U.S. would consider military action if the Strait remains closed, indicating a willingness to escalate tensions. No response from Iran has been reported yet.

Key Facts
  • Iran requested a ceasefire from the U.S.
  • The request is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Trump threatened military action if the Strait remains closed.
  • No response has been received from Iran regarding the request.