Trump Claims Iran Accepted Nuclear Inspections
US President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections long into the future, despite statements from Iran that it has not done so. In a social media post, Trump wrote: "Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!). This will insure 'Nuclear Honesty.' If they did not agree to this, there would be no further negotiations!"
Iran Denies Agreement
Iran has denied that it had begun discussions on its nuclear program or agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors back to the country. This contradiction highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding the nuclear deal.
Strait of Hormuz and Oil Blockade
Trump also stated that the United States would leave ships in the Strait of Hormuz in case it becomes necessary to reimpose its blockade of Iranian ports, something he said was "at this point, highly unlikely." He added that 19 million barrels of oil flowed out of the Hormuz Strait on Monday, underscoring the strategic importance of the waterway.
Sanctions Waiver and Humanitarian Aid
The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal. Trump explained that the funds released by the US Treasury will go into escrow under US control and will be used to buy food and medical supplies exclusively from the United States, including corn, wheat, and soybeans. "These are things that are desperately needed by Iran. This is a humanitarian crisis, and I feel it is necessary to help, NOW, before it is too late," Trump wrote.
Iran has not officially responded to the latest claims, but previous statements indicate a refusal to accept inspections without broader negotiations. The situation remains fluid as both sides navigate the fragile peace process.
