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Report: Iran Regaining Access to its Missile Facilities

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • US President Trump insists on a peace deal with Iran only if all his conditions are met.
  • Iran disputes key elements of Trump's characterization of the deal, calling them a "mixture of truth and lies."
  • Negotiations are ongoing, with Iran seeking the release of frozen assets and questioning claims about nuclear material destruction.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance that any peace deal with Iran must satisfy all American conditions and uphold "red lines," chief among them ensuring Iran never possesses nuclear weapons. A White House official confirmed Trump's commitment to a deal "good for America" following a meeting on Friday, though no final decision was reached.

President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.

— White House officialStating the US position on any potential deal with Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran has pushed back against the US narrative, with its foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei describing some of Trump's statements as a "mixture of truth and lies." While acknowledging ongoing exchanges of messages, Baqaei stressed that "no final agreement has been reached yet." Iranian sources cited by Fars news agency also disputed key aspects of Trump's public statements, including the claim of destroying enriched uranium and the terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

no final agreement has been reached yet.

— Esmaeil BaqaeiIranian foreign ministry spokesman, responding to claims about a finalized deal.

Reports indicate that Iran is demanding the immediate release of $12 billion in frozen assets as a prerequisite for further negotiations. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has expressed readiness to achieve a "dignified framework" to end the conflict, according to state news agency IRNA. However, the conflicting accounts and demands highlight the complex and sensitive nature of the ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Both sides are speaking in a way that keeps their supporters satisfied. It's not clear who is telling the truth.

— AliA resident of Tonekabon, commenting on the conflicting statements from both the US and Iran.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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