Iran denies Donald Trump about ceasefire amid escalating war

Donald Trump’s government was denied by Iranian authorities, after the president stated that the Islamic Republic had requested a ceasefire in the midst of the armed conflict.

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, described these statements as “false and baseless,” without offering further details about possible contacts between both countries.

THE STATEMENTS THAT IGNITED THE CONTROVERSY

The Iranian reaction arises after a message spread by Trump on social networks, where he stated: “The new president of the Iranian regime […] “he just asked the United States for a ceasefire.”

In the same message, the US president added a warning: “I will consider the proposal when the Strait of Hormuz is open.” […] Until then, we will continue bombing Iran to annihilation.”

These statements raised the tension in a conflict that is already at critical levels.

TEHRAN RULES OUT FORMAL NEGOTIATIONS

For his part, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there are no formal negotiations with Washington and that his country has not responded to any American proposal.

The official stressed that “negotiations are not taking place” and warned that Iran “will not accept a ceasefire,” while declaring himself prepared for “any ground confrontation.”

However, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left open the possibility of stopping hostilities if there are firm guarantees that there will be no new attacks.

ESCALATION FOLLOWING ATTACKS AND RETALIALS

The conflict intensified after the offensive launched on February 28 by Israel and the United States against Iran, with the declared objective of neutralizing strategic threats.

The bombings led to the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, as well as senior military and security officials. After his death, Mokhtabá Khamenei was appointed as his successor.

In response, Tehran has launched multiple missile and drone attacks against targets in Israel and US bases in the region, in addition to hitting energy facilities linked to Washington.

THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, AT THE CENTER OF THE CRISIS

One of the most sensitive points of the conflict is the almost total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the oil and gas traded worldwide transits.

The closure of this road has generated an increase in international fuel prices and has raised alarms about possible global economic repercussions.

A SCENARIO OF UNCERTAINTY

The contradictory versions between Washington and Tehran, added to the lack of formal diplomatic channels, reflect a scenario of high uncertainty.

While both parties toughen their discourse, the possibilities of an immediate de-escalation seem distant, in a conflict that already has military, political and economic impacts on an international scale.