President Trump told reporters Tuesday that despite Iran's public denials, Tehran privately agreed during negotiations to allow 100% IAEA oversight and inspections, warning he would cancel talks if Iran proves right. When asked when inspectors would enter, he said: 'in due time, there's no urgency.'
President Trump directly contradicted Iran's official position on Tuesday evening, asserting that Tehran has secretly committed to full IAEA inspections as part of ongoing nuclear negotiations. Responding to a reporter who cited Iranian claims that no inspector visits are planned, Trump said: 'They're wrong. They told us that to our faces, and we have an agreement for 100% oversight and inspections. If it turns out they're right, I cancel the talks this instant.'
The exchange comes shortly after Trump had said at 20:24 Jerusalem that an IAEA visit would come 'in due time.' Earlier Tuesday, Iran issued formal denials at 12:08 and 15:10 Jerusalem rejecting U.S. claims of inspection progress, following initial reports of Iranian opposition at 14:21. The administration's public position has shifted over recent days: Vice President Vance said Monday he expected IAEA access 'this week,' while Trump's envoy Witkoff had told lawmakers on June 18 that Iran would invite inspectors after a deal.
As The Zioneer reported on June 16, U.S. intelligence has questioned Tehran's nuclear compliance, and Trump has warned of consequences — a backdrop against which the public-private disconnect between Trump's claim and Iran's denials now plays out. The White House has not provided independent verification of the alleged private agreement.
The central question remains unresolved: whether Tehran has indeed made a private commitment or whether the competing statements signal a breakdown in the negotiation. No third-party confirmation of any IAEA access timeline has emerged.
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