Donald Trump vows to keep targeting Iran until the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Published On 1 Apr 2026
A senior Iranian official has rebuked President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iran’s “new regime president” has called for a ceasefire, as the US and Israel persist in their actions against the nation.
While reporting from Tehran on Wednesday, Ali Hashem from Al Jazeera reported that a senior Iranian official dismissed Trump’s social media post alleging that “Iran’s New Regime President… has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!”
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“The Iranians deny requesting any ceasefire,” Hashem stated.
In a message on his Truth Social platform earlier that day, Trump mentioned that his administration would review the supposed ceasefire plea once the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free, and clear.”
“Until then, we are targeting Iran relentlessly, or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!” he declared.
Trump’s statement precedes a scheduled speech at 9pm in Washington, DC, providing what the White House described as “an important update on Iran.”
The Trump administration faces increasing criticism over the US-Israeli actions toward Iran amid escalating global energy prices and widespread opposition within the US.
Trump announced on Monday that prices would decrease once the war ends, hinting that this might occur within the next two to three weeks.
However, Trump’s latest threat to persist in targeting Iran until the Strait of Hormuz reopens raises doubts about the timing of the conflict’s conclusion.
The strait, a vital route for approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies, remains closed due to the conflict, sparking concerns about a global economic downturn.
Mohamad Elmasry, a professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, remarked on Trump’s language, stating that it alternates between hope and despair.
“Yesterday, he talked about bombing Iran back to the Stone Age, and now he discusses bombing them into oblivion,” Elmasry noted.
“This is not reassuring, especially given the extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure by Israel and the US in Iran,” he added.
Reporting from the White House, Alan Fisher of Al Jazeera suggested that Trump is unlikely to announce an immediate end to the war during his upcoming address.
“Sources indicate that he may announce a continuation of the conflict for a few more weeks, acknowledging the financial hardship faced by many, but framing it as short-term pain for long-term gain,” Fisher explained.
