US President Donald Trump wrote on his account on the “Truth Social” platform: “The president of the new Iranian regime, who is less extremist and much smarter than his predecessors, has just asked the United States for a ceasefire!” He added: "We will consider this when the Strait of Hormuz is open, free and safe. Until then, we will continue to hit Iran with devastating force, or, as they say, send it back to the Stone Ages!" Trump stressed that: “Any ceasefire is linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring the safety of navigation in it, in light of the continuing escalation between Washington and Tehran.”