Iranian media outlets are reportedly mocking President Trump's latest statement, calling it a 'desperate lie' and asserting that he is retreating. The mockery follows earlier dismissals from Iranian officials, including nuclear advisor Mohammad Marandi, who said Trump 'caved.'
Sunday morning's mocking from Iranian media outlets follows a rapid escalation of dismissals from Tehran. At 07:46 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported an unnamed Iranian official stating that "everyone understands it's fake news, Trump is retreating." Shortly afterward, the official was identified as nuclear advisor Mohammad Marandi, who repeated the claim. In a third report from the same time, Marandi escalated, declaring that Trump "simply caved" and that the nuclear deal claims are "fake news."
Now, Iranian media outlets have joined the chorus, labeling President Trump's latest statement a "desperate lie" and asserting that he is retreating, as reported Sunday morning.
The dismissals come amid a broader diplomatic standoff. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Iran's state media called Trump's claim of Iranian outreach a "complete lie." On June 14, Marandi announced that negotiations had been halted for the time being. The Trump administration has not yet responded to the latest Iranian mockery.
It remains unclear whether any substantive negotiations are ongoing; Iran's official and media channels continue to deny any progress toward a deal.
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