Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of the new Iranian regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear." Trump made the remarks in a social media post, a day after he signaled a potential end to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran "within two or three weeks" amid mounting concerns about the conflict's impact on oil prices and inflation. "Iran's New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" he wrote on Truth Social. "We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2026, in this photo released by the Associated Press. (Yonhap) sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Trump says U.S. might end war with Iran in '2 or 3 weeks' (2nd LD) Hegseth: Upcoming days in Iran war will be 'decisive,' U.S. keeps all options open (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. Keywords #Trump #Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S. Korea Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang prev Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open Next Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, U.S. will consider it when Strait of Hormuz is open

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of the new Iranian regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear."
Trump made the remarks in a social media post, a day after he signaled a potential end to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran "within two or three weeks" amid mounting concerns about the conflict's impact on oil prices and inflation.
"Iran's New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" he wrote on Truth Social.
"We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!" he added.
U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2026, in this photo released by the Associated Press. (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Keywords #Trump #Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S.

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- President Donald Trump said Wednesday the president of the new Iranian regime has asked the United States for a ceasefire and Washington will consider it when the crucial Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear." Trump made the remarks in a social media post, a day after he signaled a potential end to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran "within two or three weeks" amid mounting concerns about the conflict's impact on oil prices and inflation. "Iran's New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" he wrote on Truth Social. "We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear.
- President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2026, in this photo released by the Associated Press. (Yonhap) sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Trump says U.S. might end war with Iran in '2 or 3 weeks' (2nd LD) Hegseth: Upcoming days in Iran war will be 'decisive,' U.S. keeps all options open (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
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