President Trump told journalist Ben Yaniv Tuesday evening that Iranian officials privately assured the U.S. that IAEA inspectors will be allowed into the country, directly contradicting Tehran's public denials. 'They're wrong. They said it to us privately, and 100% there will be inspections,' Trump said, adding he would cancel meetings if Iran persists in blocking monitors.
President Trump threatened Tuesday evening to cancel his scheduled meetings with Iran if Tehran persists in blocking IAEA inspectors, escalating a standoff that has seesawed throughout the day. In remarks to journalist Ben Yaniv, Trump said Iranian officials had given private assurances that monitors would be allowed into the country — directly contradicting Iran's public position.
The threat marks the third time The Zioneer has reported a contradictory statement from Trump today. At 14:21, we reported Iran's official announcement that it would not allow IAEA inspectors to visit its nuclear sites. By 20:29, Trump told reporters that Iran had privately agreed to full oversight, adding that inspectors 'will be on the ground at the appropriate time.' Shortly afterward, at 20:33, we reported his direct denial of Tehran's claims: 'They're wrong. They know they're wrong.' The president's latest remarks, at 20:41, go further — explicitly tying the meetings' fate to Iran's stance on inspections.
As The Zioneer reported on June 9, the U.S. continues negotiations with Iran under a full blockade. The inspection issue has now become a central sticking point, with Tehran publicly rejecting what it calls a 'complete lie' — language it also used on June 11 to dismiss Trump's claim of Iranian outreach.
It remains unclear whether Iran will reverse its public position or whether Trump will follow through on his threat. The president's statement that '100% there will be inspections' has not been corroborated by any other source.
4 developments
- DevelopingTrump says Iran is wrong to claim no IAEA visits planned, threatens to cancel meetings
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
- StrongTrump to Iran: If you violate the deal, I'll do what I have to do
- StrongIran announces it will not allow IAEA inspectors at nuclear sites
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