"Seven Statements — Seven Lies": Tehran Denies Capitulation to Washington
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Relations between Washington and Tehran have reached a boiling point following a series of provocative statements by Donald Trump. The Iranian leadership has not only refuted claims of "total agreement" with U.S. terms but has also pivoted to direct threats against global logistics.
The scandal was triggered by the American leader's remarks suggesting that Iran was allegedly ready to freeze its nuclear program indefinitely and allow the removal of all enriched uranium without the prior unfreezing of its assets. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed these claims as "total lies," stating that the U.S. administration is attempting to win negotiations through disinformation. "Seven statements from Trump in one hour — and all seven were false," Ghalibaf emphasized.
Tehran’s stance remains unyielding on two critical points:
Nuclear Sovereignty: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei ruled out any possibility of uranium export, describing both the fuel and Iranian soil as "sacred." Handing over materials to the U.S. is not on the table, even in exchange for the unfreezing of $20 billion.
Economic Blockade: In response to sanction pressure, Iran threatened to restrict the free passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Ghalibaf, if the blockade continues, maritime traffic will proceed only with Tehran’s direct approval and along routes determined by Iran.
Experts note that the current rhetoric effectively nullifies optimistic forecasts of a swift resolution to the conflict, moving the dialogue into a phase of open confrontation along strategically vital trade routes.
Tehran’s stance remains unyielding on two critical points:
Nuclear Sovereignty: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei ruled out any possibility of uranium export, describing both the fuel and Iranian soil as "sacred." Handing over materials to the U.S. is not on the table, even in exchange for the unfreezing of $20 billion.
Economic Blockade: In response to sanction pressure, Iran threatened to restrict the free passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Ghalibaf, if the blockade continues, maritime traffic will proceed only with Tehran’s direct approval and along routes determined by Iran.
Experts note that the current rhetoric effectively nullifies optimistic forecasts of a swift resolution to the conflict, moving the dialogue into a phase of open confrontation along strategically vital trade routes.
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