Washington, United States, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - Iran calls US demands 'irrational' ahead of Trump war speech

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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 East, as President Donald Trump prepared to make a national address on the conflict. Trump claimed Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but said the Islamic republic must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz, spurring global attention on his 9:00 pm (0100 GMT Thursda......

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