The White House on Wednesday pushed back on reports claiming the Trump administration had asked to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, calling the assertions inaccurate while emphasizing continued engagement in negotiations.

“I saw some bad reporting this morning that we had formally requested an extension of the ceasefire. That is not true,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters today.

Leavitt said the United States is still actively involved in discussions with Iran and expressed optimism about the direction of the talks, noting that the administration “remains very much engaged” and “feels good about the prospects of a deal.”

Earlier in the day, President Donald Trump announced a separate development involving China, saying Beijing has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran.

In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, “China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – And the World. This situation will never happen again.”

He added, “They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to – far better than anyone else!!!”

{Matzav.com}