President Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran had asked the United States for a ceasefire, but he said Washington would not consider it unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said any U.S. response would depend on the waterway being “open, free, and clear.”
Trump said the message showed Iran may be looking for a way out of the conflict. But he also warned that U.S. military action would continue until conditions in Hormuz change.
The post appeared to be Trump’s first public claim that Iran had formally sought a ceasefire in the current confrontation. But as of Wednesday, there was no public confirmation from Iranian officials matching his account. The claim on the ceasefire request remained unverified.
Trump’s focus on the Strait of Hormuz showed how important it has become to the crisis. The narrow waterway is a major route for global oil shipments. Any disruption there can have immediate effects on world energy markets and shipping. An incident like this could raise oil prices and disrupt supply chains.
Trump made his statement at a time when things were very tense and both governments and investors were watching closely to see if tensions would ease. Trump said Iran’s decision to reopen the strait right now would determine whether there would be talks about a ceasefire.
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