Trump's And Iran's Statements Differ
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On a number of points.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials interpret interpret a number of provisions that are to be finalized based on a previously signed memorandum of understanding.
This was reported by CNN.
Donald Trump claims that the Iranian side has allegedly agreed to ongoing, large-scale inspections designed to ensure that Tehran is not developing nuclear weapons.
“Iran has fully and completely agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections for a long time to come (indefinitely!)... This will ensure ‘nuclear integrity.’ If they hadn’t done so, there would be no further negotiations,” Trump said Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Earlier, Vice President J.D. Vance said that Iran had agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to its facilities.
At the same time, the Iranian side maintains that cooperation with the IAEA will continue “in accordance with current procedures.”
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that Tehran had not agreed to allow inspectors access to the damaged nuclear facilities and had not assumed any new obligations.
The parties also disagree on the use of Iran’s unfrozen assets. Representatives of the Trump administration say a plan is being discussed under which the U.S. and Qatar would coordinate how the funds are spent, with a particular focus on purchasing products from American farmers.
At the same time, Iran’s ambassador to the UN on Tuesday denied this information and emphasized that “Iran is the only country that will decide what to do with its assets.”
Disagreements also persist regarding the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The memorandum only stipulates that duty-free transit will be in effect for 60 days.
Trump claims that passage through the strategically important strait will remain free of charge on a permanent basis even after this period ends, and that “there is an agreement” on this matter.
Iran has not confirmed these statements. At the same time, there are indications that Tehran is considering the possibility of charging certain fees to passing ships.