The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

Trump said if the strategic Hormuz Strait is not immediately reopened, the U.S. would broaden its offensive.

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he said only if the Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear."

Donald Trump says US will continue 'blasting Iran into oblivion' until Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

Trump claims Iran's president requested a ceasefire, but Tehran denies the assertion, escalating regional tensions and impacting global energy markets.

WASHINGTON: Iran said Thursday that Washington’s demands were “maximalist and irrational” and denied any negotiations were under way on a ceasefire to end the war in the Middle…