Tehran counters US and rejects request to end hostilities; US president is expected to make a statement this Wednesday (1st April) on the conflict
The Iranian government denied this Wednesday (April 1, 2026) having requested a ceasefire from the United States, as stated by US President Donald Trump (Republican Party) hours ago. In a statement released by state TV, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs classified the statement as “false” e “baseless”.
Trump published on the Truth Social platform that Iran had formalized a . According to him, the request came from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, whom he described as “less radicalized” e “smarter than its predecessors.”
The North American president conditioned the analysis of the supposed request on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global oil transport. He stated that he will only consider the proposal when the site is “open, free and unhindered” and threatened to intensify attacks against Iran.
Trump also indicated that the United States military presence on Iranian territory could be brief, with the possibility of a quick withdrawal. He stated, however, that he will position himself in such a way as to be able to carry out specific attacks.
The escalation of tension has increased friction between Washington and NATO. Trump criticized the alliance’s lack of support and said he was considering the United States leaving the bloc. In an interview with the British newspaper Daily Telegraphclassified NATO as “paper tiger” and stated that the decision is “beyond reconsideration”.
The president is expected to make a statement this Wednesday (1st April) on the conflict in the Middle East. The possible departure from NATO and the continuation of military actions against Iran are some of the expected topics.
