US President Donald Trump has rejected the latest proposal for a ceasefire with Iran, calling it “not good enough” ahead of his fast-approaching deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face major attacks on its civilian infrastructure. The US president believes that a temporary ceasefire would not be enough to stop Iranian aggression and is willing to use force to achieve his goals.
Trump has reiterated his threats to attack Iran’s energy and transportation infrastructure if the strait is not reopened, saying he will give every bridge in Iran “decimated” by 12 o’clock tomorrow night. He also expressed willingness to charge tolls on vessels transiting the waterway, claiming that it would be more just than letting Iran have them.
The proposal for a 45-day ceasefire was being floated as a last-ditch effort ahead of Trump’s deadline, but a White House official confirmed that the president has not signed off on it. Trump instead believes that only he can set a ceasefire and has stated that “Operation Epic Fury” will continue if no deal is reached in time.
Iran has rejected any temporary ceasefire, calling for a path to end the war permanently. Tehran has sent Pakistan an official response to the US, including demands for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction, and the lifting of sanctions.
The situation remains tense, with the US and Iran locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key oil-shipping corridor. The Islamic Republic’s parliament has passed a bill to formalize the collection of tolls on vessels transiting the waterway, despite Trump’s claims that he would not allow it.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/06/trump-iran-war-ceasefire-hormuz-strait.html