US President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that Iran has agreed to allow long‑term, “highest‑level” nuclear inspections, despite Iranian officials publicly rejecting that any such agreement has been reached.
“Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!),” Trump wrote in a social media post, adding that without such a commitment, “there would be no further negotiations.”
Iran, however, has denied that nuclear discussions have begun or that it has agreed to readmit International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors.
The comments come as the United States temporarily eases pressure on Tehran under the early stages of a fragile peace framework. Washington has granted Iran a 60‑day sanctions waiver, beginning Monday, following the first round of talks.
Trump also said the US would keep naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz in case a blockade of Iranian ports needs to be reimposed though he described that scenario as “highly unlikely.” He claimed 19 million barrels of oil passed through the strait on Monday.
The president added that funds released by the US Treasury will be placed in escrow under American control, to be used exclusively for humanitarian purchases including corn, wheat and soybeans from the United States.
“These are things that are desperately needed by Iran,” Trump wrote. “This is a humanitarian crisis, and I feel it is necessary to help, NOW, before it is too late.”
Iran has not publicly responded to Trump’s latest statements, and the gap between the two sides’ accounts underscores the uncertainty surrounding the early stages of the peace process.
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