Iran fires back at Trump, calls ceasefire claim ‘false and baseless’
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about Tehran seeking a ceasefire, calling them 'false and baseless'. The country has also asserted control over the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.
Iran rejected US President Donald Trump's claims about seeking a ceasefire. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed Trump's remarks as 'false and baseless'. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emphasized its hold over the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a key route for global oil shipments and has been at the center of rising tensions. France responded sharply to Trump's threats of potentially withdrawing the US from NATO. France advocated for a more measured approach, suggesting a UN-backed framework for any action related to the strait. The disagreement highlights growing fractures within the alliance. Countries are weighing their responses to the crisis while balancing legal, economic, and security concerns. The developments come amid a widening geopolitical rift involving Western allies over how to respond to the ongoing conflict.
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