The conflict between the United States and Iran may be approaching a turning point, with reports that both sides are discussing a ceasefire linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said Iran requested a ceasefire, though Tehran strongly denied it and insisted it wants a permanent end to the war rather than a temporary pause. At the same time, Iran’s new supreme leader vowed continued resistance, while the UAE appears closer to directly joining the conflict. Trump also surprised observers by saying the U.S. could leave NATO after the crisis, blaming allies for failing to support American efforts in the Gulf.
U.S. and Iran are discussing a ceasefire tied to reopening Hormuz, but Tehran denies requesting one. Trump threatens more strikes, hints at leaving NATO, and the UAE may join the war as Gulf attacks escalate. #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEast #NATO #Oil pic.twitter.com/IMXrKoIUbM
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) April 1, 2026
- Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran are discussing a possible ceasefire deal in which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a pause in fighting.
- President Donald Trump said Iran had asked for a ceasefire, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that claim and said no ceasefire request had been made.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a statement promising to “continue supporting the Resistance against the Zionist-US enemy.”
- Iran said it would not accept a temporary ceasefire and instead wants a “complete end” to the conflict.
- Trump said the U.S. would be “out of Iran pretty quickly” but could return for “spot hits” if needed.
- Trump also suggested he is considering leaving NATO after the Iran conflict, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” because allies have not helped reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The UAE is reportedly considering becoming the first Gulf country to openly join U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran and is lobbying the UN for support.
- An Iranian missile struck the QatarEnergy-leased tanker Aqua 1 in Qatari waters. Two other missiles were intercepted.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed new attacks involving more than 100 missiles and drones against Israeli and U.S. targets.
- Oil prices briefly fell after Trump’s ceasefire comments, then rebounded as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz continued.
