Tehran asserted on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's statements regarding its request for a ceasefire in the war that has been ongoing for more than a month are "false and baseless," according to a statement by Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei.
Trump had previously said that “the new Iranian regime leader (…) has just asked the United States for a ceasefire. We will consider that when the Strait of Hormuz is open, free and safe. Until then, we will continue to bomb Iran until it is totally destroyed.”
In contrast, an informed source reported that US Vice President J.D. Vance sent a “firm” message to Tehran, indicating that Trump’s patience was running out, and warning of escalating pressure on Iranian infrastructure if it did not agree to reach an agreement.
The source added that Vance is holding talks with “mediators” regarding the conflict with Iran, the most recent of which was on Tuesday, noting that Trump tasked him with conveying private messages indicating his readiness for a ceasefire, provided that certain American demands are met, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
These exchanges reflect an escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, amid the ongoing indirect political and military confrontation between the two sides.
