US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 1, 2026, claiming that Iran’s new regime president described as “much less radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors” has asked the United States for a ceasefire.
Trump stated the US will consider the request only when the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free, and clear.” Until then, he warned, “we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!”
“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! 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!!!” — President DJT
Context of the Post
The message comes amid ongoing US military operations against Iran and repeated Iranian attempts to disrupt shipping through the strategic waterway. Trump has previously extended deadlines for Iran to reopen the strait and paused strikes on energy infrastructure while claiming talks are progressing.
Background on the US-Iran Conflict and Hormuz Strait Crisis
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway in the Persian Gulf, is one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. Nearly 20-30% of global oil trade passes through it daily. Recent tensions have led to disruptions in shipping, with threats of mines, attacks on tankers, and closures impacting global energy markets and driving up oil prices.
In ongoing military operations, the United States has conducted strikes against Iranian targets. Trump has repeatedly warned that failure to reopen the strait would result in severe consequences, including potential destruction of Iranian energy infrastructure, power plants, oil wells, and facilities like Kharg Island.
The latest Truth Social message comes amid reports of backchannel talks between Washington and a reportedly more pragmatic new regime in Iran. Trump has previously highlighted “great progress” in discussions while maintaining a firm stance on security in the region.