While President Trump was getting ready to give a national address on the conflict, Iran claimed on Thursday that Washington’s demands were “maximalist and irrational” and that there were no discussions about a ceasefire to stop the Middle East war.
During his broadcast address from the White House at 9 p.m. (0100 GMT Thursday), Trump drew worldwide attention on Wednesday by asserting that Iran’s president had requested a truce but insisted that Tehran must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated, as published by the ISNA news agency, that while messages have been received through intermediaries such as Pakistan, no direct negotiations have taken place with the US. He stated that Iran was prepared for any kind of attack, including a land invasion, and accused the United States of making “maximalist and irrational” demands.
The US would contemplate a ceasefire “when the Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in his speech preparation. Until then, we will destroy Iran or, as the saying goes, send them back in time to the Stone Ages.
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