Trump Claims Iran Asked Ceasefire; Iran Denies as Hormuz Closure Ballooning

Trump claimed Iran's new president asked for a ceasefire.

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He conditioned it on the Strait of Hormuz being open, free, and clear.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry called the claim false and baseless.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait is firmly under Iran's control.

Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.

Two Pakistani-flagged ships were allowed to pass through as a limited opening.

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The closure sent oil prices soaring and US gas prices jumped past $4 a gallon.

Polling showed only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.

Trump said he was looking to pull American forces from the region quickly.

“BREAKING Trump set to address nation on US-Israel war on IranIran denies seeking ceasefire, keeps up attacks on Israel, US assetsKuwait puts out fire at airport; Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia down missiles Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Iranian officials 'laugh' at Trump's claim Iran wants a ceasefire A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s president has asked for a ceasefire, Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem says”

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Washington said the US would open a longer-term channel of communication through Qatar.

Iran's foreign minister said the trust level is at zero.

Trump is set to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.