Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran says remarks are ‘false and baseless’

Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire -- adding that Washington would only consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Tehran, though, has denied this -- the Foreign Ministry calling Trump's remarks "baseless." It comes hours ahead of the president's primetime address to the nation. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

Apr 2, 2026 - 10:57
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Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran says remarks are ‘false and baseless’
Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire -- adding that Washington would only consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Tehran, though, has denied this -- the Foreign Ministry calling Trump's remarks "baseless." It comes hours ahead of the president's primetime address to the nation. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

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