New Delhi, April 1 -- Iran has strongly denied claims by US President Donald Trump that Tehran had approached Washington seeking a ceasefire.

According to Iran's Foreign Ministry, the statement is "false and baseless."

"Trump's statements about Iran's request for a ceasefire are false and baseless," spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said, as cited by Press TV.

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The denial came hours after Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran had sought a ceasefire, adding that the US would only consider it if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

"Iran's New Regime President. has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE! We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasti...