Trump Accuses Iran of “Double-Dealing,” Says Nuclear Talks Are Underway Despite Tehran’s Denials
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran’s leadership of displaying what he described as “extraordinary hypocrisy,” claiming that Tehran is privately seeking negotiations while publicly denying that any direct talks with Washington are taking place
Speaking about the ongoing diplomatic standoff, Trump said Iranian officials have repeatedly requested meetings and, according to him, “some would even say they are begging for them.” He asserted that discussions have already begun and that additional rounds of talks are expected to take place in the near future.
Trump criticized Tehran for publicly insisting that no negotiations with the United States are occurring, saying Iranian officials instead claim they are communicating only through Oman, which has long served as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran.
He also dismissed Iran’s repeated statements that it maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed the strategic waterway is effectively under U.S. naval control through what he described as an American blockade, or an “iron wall,” adding that no cargo will move to or from Iran without U.S. approval until either a negotiated agreement is reached or Iran accepts what he called “total surrender.”
According to Trump, regardless of Iran’s public statements, the United States is actively engaged in efforts to resolve what he described as a crisis that Tehran created decades ago.
Reaffirming a longstanding U.S. position, Trump concluded with a firm warning, stating that “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.”
Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons and has repeatedly rejected claims that it is engaged in direct negotiations with the United States, maintaining that any diplomatic contacts are conducted through mediators such as Oman. Trump’s assertions regarding U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz and the status of negotiations have not been independently verified.