Tehran: Iran has completely rejected US President Donald Trump’s statement in which he claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has approved an important agreement with America. Iran has clarified that no final agreement has been agreed upon between the two countries yet.
What did Iran say on Trump’s claim?
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai told state news agency IRNA that Iran has not yet taken a final decision on any agreement. He said that such reports are based only on speculation and do not reflect the actual situation.
What allegations were made against America?
Baghai accused America of repeatedly changing its stance. According to him, the status of peace talks was clear from the beginning and a large part of the agreement was already ready, but the American side kept changing its stance. Due to this the diplomatic process has been affected.
Which countries are involved in the arbitration?
Iran said that Qatar and Pakistan are playing the role of mediator in the talks. Also, Tehran has blamed American military activities for the worsening security situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
What did Trump claim?
Earlier, Trump had said in the White House that he was confident that Iran’s supreme leader was ready for a deal. He described it as a strong Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and claimed that under this the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened and some restrictions on Iranian ports will be given relief.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime oil routes. A large part of the global oil supply passes through this route. In such a situation, the reduction in tension here may also affect oil prices in the international market.
Is the situation clear regarding the agreement?
At present the situation is not completely clear. While Trump seems confident about a possible agreement, Iran has denied any final agreement. In such a situation, there will be uncertainty regarding this agreement until official approval is received from Tehran.
What could happen next?
Experts believe that if there is really an agreement between America and Iran, it can bring a big change in the relations between the two countries. However, there is a clear difference in the statements of both the sides, so it is too early to reach any conclusion.
