Trump Accuses Iran of 'Hypocrisy' Over Talks, Claims Strait of Hormuz Control

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of exhibiting "incredible hypocrisy" in its approach to negotiations, stating that the Iranian regime requests meetings only to publicly deny them. Trump claimed that while Iran publicly insists no talks are happening, they are in fact engaging in discussions, albeit limited to communication with Oman.

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Iran’s leadership is incredibly hypocritical. They request meetings, some might say they ‘beg’ for them. Talks are beginning, new ones are planned in the near future, and then they openly and proudly say that no meetings are taking place, and nothing is being discussed, and that they are only talking to Oman.

"Iran’s leadership is incredibly hypocritical," Trump stated. "They request meetings, some might say they ‘beg’ for them. Talks are beginning, new ones are planned in the near future, and then they openly and proudly say that no meetings are taking place, and nothing is being discussed, and that they are only talking to Oman."

Trump also asserted U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport. He declared that nothing can reach Iran without U.S. permission and that this will continue until a deal is reached or Iran fully capitulates. "They say they will manage the Strait of Hormuz, which is already completely under U.S. control. Nothing reaches Iran unless we allow it to reach Iran, and it won’t reach Iran unless we have a deal or complete submission," Trump said.

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They say they will manage the Strait of Hormuz, which is already completely under U.S. control. Nothing reaches Iran unless we allow it to reach Iran, and it won’t reach Iran unless we have a deal or complete submission.

Addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, Trump reiterated his administration's stance, stating, "Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are conducting negotiations to find a solution to a problem they have caused for decades. It’s very simple, Iran will never have nuclear weapons." This statement comes after Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, denied plans for delegation meetings or hosting foreign guests as part of peace negotiations.

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Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are conducting negotiations to find a solution to a problem they have caused for decades. It’s very simple, Iran will never have nuclear weapons.