Ridiculous displays of US President: Iran firm on Strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains under its “full and decisive control”, rejecting what it described as “ridiculous displays” and “offers” from Donald Trump on reopening the critical maritime route.

In a strongly worded statement carried on state TV, the IRGC said the situation in the strait is “firmly and dominantly” under the control of its naval forces and will not be opened to adversaries under pressure or negotiations. “The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened to the enemies of this nation by the ridiculous displays of the US President,” it said.

The remarks came shortly after Trump claimed that Iran’s leadership had sought a ceasefire, adding that he would consider it “when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear”.

“Iran’s president has just asked the United States of America for a ceasefire,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that Washington would decide once the strait is reopened. It was not immediately clear who he was referring to, as Iran continues to have the same president in office.

However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi rejected the assertion, saying no ceasefire proposal had been made and dismissing reports of a purported multi-point peace plan as “media speculation”. He added that the conflict would continue until the “aggressor is punished” and full compensation is secured for Iran.

Araghchi also said that the future of the Strait of Hormuz would be decided solely by Iran and Oman, underlining Tehran’s position that regional actors – not external powers – will determine control over the waterway.

Separately, Iran signalled openness to diplomatic channels, with reports citing its envoy as saying Tehran would welcome Russia as a potential mediator.

The latest exchange comes amid intensifying hostilities in the region. Iran struck an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar and targeted Kuwait’s airport on Wednesday, while airstrikes battered Tehran.

Trump has offered mixed signals on the trajectory of the conflict. On Tuesday, he said he could wind down the war within weeks if satisfied that Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons – even without a formal ceasefire. At the same time, he has threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure if the strait is not reopened.

Iran, however, has shown no indication of easing its grip on Hormuz. Araghchi, in remarks to Al Jazeera, said Tehran would not respond to “threats and deadlines” and would continue defending itself.