US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Iran has asked the United States of America for a “CEASEFIRE” but added the request will only be considered when the Strait of Hormuz is “open and free”.
In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the ceasefire request has come from the Iranian regime’s new President, whom he didn’t name but described as “much less radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors.
“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!” he wrote.
“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!!!” he added.
His remarks follow his earlier statement indicating that he is ready to wind down the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran within weeks, even if the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.
The move suggests a shift in Washington’s war aims – from reopening a critical global energy route to securing limited military gains – even as the closure of the strait continues to disrupt oil supplies and push prices higher worldwide.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has told aides he is willing to end the conflict within a four-to-six-week window, assessing that any attempt to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz would significantly prolong the war.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also expressed willing to end the conflict with the United States and Israel.
Pezeshkian told European Council President Antonio Costa during a phone call that Tehran possesses the “necessary will” to end the conflict provided its conditions are met.
“We possess the necessary will to end this conflict, provided that essential conditions are met, especially the guarantees required to prevent repetition of the aggression,” he said.