India, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran's leadership has expressed interest in a ceasefire, while making it clear that any pause in hostilities would depend on restoring access through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described Iran's current leadership as less radical than previous administrations and claimed that a request for a ceasefire had been conveyed to Washington.

The remarks came ahead of his address to the American public on the ongoing conflict.

Trump indicated that the United States would only consider halting military operations if the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened for global shipping.

The maritime corridor remains a focal point of the conflict...