Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire

President Trump claimed Iran's president requested a ceasefire, but Tehran denied the assertion on Tuesday. Trump said the U.S. would continue military pressure on Iran until the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global shipping chokepoint—is reopened, signaling an intensifying confrontation over Iranian actions in the strategic waterway. The denial underscores the breakdown in direct communication between Washington and Tehran and suggests little room for near-term diplomatic resolution. Iran's rejection of Trump's characterization reflects both countries' hardened positions, with the U.S. maintaining pressure while Iran rejects what it views as misrepresentation of its posture. The dispute over the strait's access has implications for global oil markets and regional stability.