The Latest: Trump sends greetings for Persian New Year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local):

10:45 a.m.

President Donald Trump is sending greetings on the occasion of the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz.

The White House issued a statement Wednesday sending the president's "best wishes to all those around the world celebrating the wonderful ancient holiday of Nowruz."

The occasion, which translates to "new day" in Persian, is celebrated by millions of people of Iranian, Iraqi, Turkish, South Asian and Central Asian heritage.

The Trump administration has taken a firm stance against Iran, including its citizens in its temporary travel ban, and has condemned the Obama administration for entering into a nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic.

The statement adds, "To the Iranian people and all those around the world celebrating Nowruz: On behalf of the American people, I wish you freedom, dignity, and wealth."

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9:56 a.m.

President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at Liberty University's commencement ceremony.

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. provided the details of the May 13 graduation ceremony in a statement Wednesday.

Falwell was a close ally to Trump during his campaign and told The Associated Press in January that he'd been asked to lead a presidential task force on higher education reform.

President George H.W. Bush was the last president to deliver the Virginia-based university's keynote address in 1990.

Falwell says the school is "incredibly grateful to have President Trump be a part of this historic day."