Breaking News: Trump Says Iranian President Requests Ceasefire

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - United States President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (1/4/2026) that Iran has requested a ceasefire. However, he said, the US would only consider this after the Strait of Hormuz is free for shipping. “The president of the new Iranian regime, who is not so radical and much smarter than his predecessors, has just requested a ceasefire from the United States!”, he posted on his social media account, Truth Social. “We will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz is open, free, and clear,” Trump added. “Until then, we will bomb Iran until it is completely destroyed or, as they say, back to the Stone Age!!!” he wrote again, signing with the initials of President DJT, or Donald J Trump. There is no independent confirmation of Trump’s claim regarding the ceasefire request. The Iranian government has not yet responded as of this report.