Iran rejects Trump claims, exposes contradictions in US war diplomacy
Tehran denies any agreement as Washington pushes conflicting narratives while maintaining blockade and economic pressure
TEHRAN (MNTV) — Iran has firmly rejected sweeping claims by US President Donald Trump about a supposed breakthrough in nuclear negotiations, exposing deep contradictions in Washington’s approach as it continues military pressure and economic coercion.
Trump asserted that Tehran had agreed to sweeping concessions, including surrendering its enriched uranium and permanently halting its nuclear program.
He also claimed the United States would retrieve Iranian nuclear material with Tehran’s cooperation, while insisting that no financial incentives would be provided in return.
Iranian officials swiftly dismissed these statements as false and misleading. Senior negotiators said the US president had made multiple inaccurate claims within a short span, accusing Washington of attempting to manipulate public perception through what they described as “media warfare.”
Tehran made clear that no new agreement had been reached and that its nuclear program remains a sovereign right. Officials reiterated that enriched uranium would not be transferred abroad under any circumstances, rejecting US demands as unrealistic and coercive.
The dispute extends to the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington has also issued conflicting messages. While Trump claimed Iran had agreed to keep the strategic waterway permanently open, Iranian authorities clarified that any reopening is strictly conditional and temporary, tied to the duration of the current ceasefire.
Iran warned that the continued US naval blockade of its ports makes any sustained reopening impossible, signaling that control over the strait remains a direct response to American military actions. Officials emphasized that passage is being tightly regulated under Iranian oversight, with vessels required to follow designated routes.
The ongoing blockade, which has already disrupted dozens of ships, underscores the contradiction between Washington’s claims of diplomatic progress and its continued use of force. Iranian leaders have argued that such pressure tactics fundamentally undermine negotiations and reveal the absence of genuine commitment to a peaceful resolution.
Energy markets reacted sharply to earlier announcements of the strait’s reopening, with oil prices falling significantly. However, shipping activity has remained limited, as companies weigh the risks of navigating a waterway still subject to military tension and unclear security conditions.
Analysts noted that symbolic declarations of access do not translate into real operational safety, with maritime traffic remaining far below normal levels. The uncertainty reflects broader instability caused by the US-Israel war, which has disrupted global energy supply chains and triggered economic repercussions worldwide.
At the same time, Washington has taken steps that further complicate its stated objectives. The US administration renewed a sanctions exemption allowing the continued sale of Russian oil, a move widely seen as an attempt to stabilize markets after its own military actions drove prices higher. Critics argue the decision undercuts Washington’s broader geopolitical claims while benefiting rival powers.
Diplomatic efforts continue, with Pakistan expected to host another round of talks between US and Iranian officials. Despite US assertions that a deal is near, key disagreements remain unresolved, including sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions, and regional security arrangements.
Iran has maintained that any agreement must include a full lifting of sanctions, compensation for damages caused by US-Israeli strikes, and an end to military pressure. Without these conditions, officials warn, negotiations risk becoming an exercise in imposed terms rather than genuine dialogue.
The widening gap between US rhetoric and realities on the ground has raised serious doubts about the credibility of Washington’s position, as Iran continues to push back against what it sees as an attempt to dictate outcomes while sustaining a campaign of economic and military pressure.
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