The war of words between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran continues, set against the backdrop of ongoing efforts toward a Middle East peace agreement. Trump claimed that Iran is making “very major concessions” in bilateral negotiations — talks he said are expected to resume next week. Tehran, however, strongly rejected the assertion.
Trump’s Bold Claims
Speaking to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, Trump declared that “the war is going very well” and emphasized America’s strong negotiating position. “Iran is making very major concessions. We’ll see what happens,” he stated.
Later, following a meeting with Republican senators, Trump doubled down, asserting that Tehran has accepted core U.S. demands. “They agree to everything I want and need — otherwise, we simply go back and do what we must,” he said.
Tehran’s Sharp Rebuttal
Iran’s Foreign Ministry swiftly pushed back, criticizing Washington for what it called contradictory statements regarding the recently signed memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that conflicting messages from U.S. officials undermine trust — and instead evoke memories of past commitments that, in Tehran’s view, were never honored.
Baghaei affirmed that Iran entered negotiations in good faith but remains cautious, citing lessons from decades of strained relations. He urged both sides to honor their commitments and avoid interpretations inconsistent with the actual text of the agreement.