Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first

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 says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/trump-iran-war-ceasefire.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*