India, March 21 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he does not want a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Iran. He also said that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passageway, will 'open itself' at a certain point and that it would be "nice" if China got involved in it.

Speaking to reporters before departing on Marine One from White House, Trump said that a "lot of help" was needed to get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and that it "would be nice" if countries like China and Japan got involved.

Trump denied the possibility of a ceasefire amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and said, "Look, we can have dialogue, but I don't want to do a ceasefire. You know, you don't do a ceasefire when you're obliterating th...