Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire claim
Iran has denied US President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran sought a ceasefire, calling it 'false and baseless'. The Iranian Foreign Ministry and paramilitary force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have pushed back against Washington's narrative amid rising tensions in the region.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran sought a ceasefire. The ministry's spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said there was no such request from Tehran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has also asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route. The IRGC warned that the waterway would not be opened to 'enemies' through US political posturing. The developments come amid heightened geopolitical tensions, with implications for global oil markets and energy supplies. The situation is being closely watched by countries that rely heavily on crude imports.
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