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April 1, 2026
Trump claims Iran's president requested ceasefire
- President Donald Trump claimed he rejected a ceasefire request from Iran's president, threatening to bomb Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not open.
- Trump described the Iranian leader as more intelligent than his predecessors but did not clarify his identity.
- Iran's Foreign Minister denied any negotiations with the U.S., stating trust is at zero after failed diplomatic efforts.
5 Sources
- Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefireApr 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM · The Hill
- Trump says Iranian leader has asked for a ceasefireApr 1, 2026 at 12:55 PM · Reuters
- Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open firstApr 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM · CNBC
- Trump claims Iran asked U.S. for ceasefireApr 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM · Axios
- Trump threatens to blast Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ ahead of primetime address on war tonightApr 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM · Independent