Nothing gets through to Iran’s ‘unbelievably duplicitous’ leadership, Trump says

Former US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Iran's leadership, labeling them as "unbelievably duplicitous" and accusing them of dishonesty concerning the status of US-Iran negotiations. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed dismay over Iran's public statements.

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unbelievably duplicitous

"They ask for a meeting… talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about," Trump stated. He lamented that communication with Iran is only possible when the US permits it, suggesting that any resolution would necessitate either a comprehensive agreement or Iran's complete capitulation.

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They ask for a meeting… talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about.

Furthermore, Trump contested Iran's assertions regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz. He firmly stated that the strategic waterway is "already completely controlled by the United States Navy," directly challenging Iranian claims.

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nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished.

This commentary comes amid ongoing, albeit often opaque, discussions between the US and Iran. Trump's remarks highlight a deep-seated skepticism regarding Iran's negotiating tactics and intentions, framing any potential progress as contingent on significant concessions from the Iranian side.

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the waterway is “already completely controlled by the United States Navy.”