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Iran Rejects Trump’s Negotiation Claims, Demands US Honour Commitments
Iran Rejects Trump’s Negotiation Claims, Demands US Honour Commitments
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of “theatre diplomacy” on Thursday, saying Washington was alternating between threats and negotiation claims. He demanded that the US acknowledge facts and…
The Story in Brief
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of “theatre diplomacy” on Thursday, saying Washington was alternating between threats and negotiation claims. He demanded that the US acknowledge facts and fulfil its commitments. Trump has said Washington and Tehran are negotiating, while warning Iran it could face a heavy attack if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Iran’s foreign ministry has denied that talks are under way.
The Strait remains central to the standoff, with shipping disrupted and energy flows affected. Iran is discussing navigation arrangements with Oman and says an understanding on routes is close. Iranian officials have also warned that the country is prepared for a prolonged confrontation. The two sides continue to offer conflicting accounts of diplomacy and the waterway’s reopening.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that a deal is imminent, or that war is unavoidable, both run ahead of the facts. Washington’s public threats and Tehran’s denials point to a trust deficit, while the practical issue is shipping through Hormuz. The key test is whether vessels can resume passage under a clearly stated arrangement, and whether both governments confirm the same terms rather than trade competing messages.
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