By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/iran-dismisses-trumps-claim-that-their-president-wants-a-ceasefire-as-baseless Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran dismisses Trump's claim that their president wants a ceasefire as 'baseless' World Apr 1, 2026 10:51 AM EDT Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, called President Donald Trump's claim "false and baseless," according to a report on Iranian state television. READ MORE: Trump claims Iran's president wants a ceasefire Also, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard separately issued a statement saying the Strait of Hormuz "is firmly and decisively under the control" of its forces. "This strait will not be opened to the enemies of this nation through the ridiculous spectacle by the president of the United States," it added. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, called President Donald Trump's claim "false and baseless," according to a report on Iranian state television. READ MORE: Trump claims Iran's president wants a ceasefire Also, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard separately issued a statement saying the Strait of Hormuz "is firmly and decisively under the control" of its forces. "This strait will not be opened to the enemies of this nation through the ridiculous spectacle by the president of the United States," it added. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now