President Donald Trump issued a statement Monday evening accusing the Iranian leadership of 'unbelievable duplicity,' asserting that while Tehran publicly denies direct talks, it has been seeking meetings and discussions have begun. Trump also stated that the US Navy maintains full control of the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that 'Iran will never have nuclear weapons.'
President Donald Trump issued a new statement on Monday evening, reiterating his accusations of Iranian duplicity regarding diplomatic contacts. In the statement, Trump accused the Iranian leadership of being 'unbelievably duplicitous,' claiming that while Tehran publicly denies direct talks, it has been seeking meetings and negotiations have begun. He also asserted that the US Navy maintains full control of the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that 'Iran will never have nuclear weapons.'
This is the latest development in a series of statements from the President today. As The Zioneer reported at 18:28 Jerusalem, Trump first accused the Iranian leadership of hypocrisy, stating they publicly deny talks while seeking meetings. Subsequent reports at 18:28 detailed the President's description of a US naval 'steel wall' around Iran and his warning that the only resolution is an agreement or 'total surrender.' By 18:36 and 18:49 Jerusalem, additional bulletins expanded on the theme, with Trump asserting the Strait of Hormuz is under full US control and that nothing reaches Iran without American permission.
The statement comes amid a broader diplomatic standoff. As The Zioneer reported on Friday, June 26, Trump declared that the US had 'completely defeated' the Islamic Republic, claiming the Strait of Hormuz is open and setting shipping records. Earlier, on June 23, Trump rejected Iranian denials on IAEA inspections, threatening to cancel meetings. An Israeli assessment reported by The Zioneer on July 21 indicated that the Iranian leadership believes it has no need to compromise, expecting Trump to retreat.
It remains unclear how the Iranian leadership will respond to the latest public statement. Tehran has consistently denied that direct talks are taking place, insisting that any diplomatic activity is limited to mediation through Oman. The veracity of Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is fully under US control also remains unverified by independent sources.
5 developments
- DevelopingTrump: US Navy forms 'steel wall' around Iran, demands deal or surrender
- StrongTrump says US 'hitting Iran hard,' vows to secure Strait of Hormuz, calls Tehran 'crazy'
- StrongTrump: Iranian leadership 'unbelievably duplicitous'
- DevelopingTrump says U.S. controls Strait of Hormuz, acknowledges Iran can 'create problems'
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