US Official: Iran Exaggerating Demands in Negotiations
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
An American official stated that Iran has exaggerated its demands in negotiations with the U.S., with disputes over the sequence of steps in a potential deal. Despite President Trump's public statements suggesting no need for an agreement, U.S. and Israeli security officials indicate that negotiation channels remain open. Trump's rhetoric is seen by some as internal politics, while Iran is accused of prolonging talks with delaying tactics.
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- An American official stated Iran has exaggerated its demands in negotiations with the U.S.
- Disputes between the U.S. and Iran focus on the sequence of steps and who moves first.
- Qatar's Prime Minister acknowledged significant gaps between the negotiating parties.
- President Trump has not abandoned the negotiation path despite public statements.
- Israeli security officials express concern over potential renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks.
- An American official suggested Trump's rhetoric is aimed at domestic political appeasement.
An American official told i24NEWS that Iran has "exaggerated its demands" in negotiations with the United States. The core dispute, according to the official, centers on the sequence of steps in a potential agreement and who will make the first move. The Prime Minister of Qatar also acknowledged in closed-door talks that significant gaps remain between the parties.
According to the U.S. official, Iran is not only adding new demands but also complicating the order of actions within the framework of a deal. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump appears to have time, with plans to attend a summit in China next week, and additional aircraft carrier and amphibious assault groups are en route to the Middle East.
Despite recent rhetoric from President Trump suggesting no need for a deal with Iran and asserting U.S. control over Iranian assets and the Strait of Hormuz, a senior security official stated that Trump has not abandoned the negotiation path. This comes amid Israeli concerns about renewed U.S. strikes and a potential preemptive Iranian attack on Israel.
Another senior security official confirmed to i24NEWS that President Trump "still believes in negotiations with Iran." This sentiment is echoed by an Israeli security source, who suggested that Trump still believes achievements are possible through talks, but cautioned that Iran will prolong the process with "tricks," implying a lack of innocence on their part.
An American official commented on Trump's recent social media post, suggesting it was primarily "internal politics of the administration after the midterm elections" aimed at appeasing Republican voters, rather than a definitive end to diplomatic possibilities with Iran. Israel is also not rushing to conclude that talks are over.
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