Iran calls US demands 'irrational' ahead of Trump war speech
Iran has denied negotiating a ceasefire with the US, calling Washington's demands 'maximalist and irrational'. The denial comes ahead of a national address by President Donald Trump on the conflict in the Middle East.
Iran denied negotiating a ceasefire with the US. The country's foreign ministry spokesman said Washington's demands were 'maximalist and irrational'. The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, sparking a war. Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to enemies. The strait is a crucial passage for global oil and gas exports. Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases in the Gulf. The conflict has sent energy prices soaring and destabilized the world economy.
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