Iran dismisses Trump's claim that their president wants a ceasefire as 'baseless'
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Key Points:
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei dismissed President Donald Trump's claim as "false and baseless," according to Iranian state television.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly under their control and will not be opened to what they called the "enemies" of Iran.
- The statement from the Revolutionary Guard was a direct response to President Trump's remarks, emphasizing Iran's authority over the strategic waterway.
- The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran regarding control and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
