Diplomats claim Trump’s special envoy undermined Iran talks A Persian Gulf diplomat with direct knowledge of U.S.-Iran negotiations told MS NOW that Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, misrepresented key details of a critical conversation during talks. The diplomat described Witkoff’s account of the discussions as false, highlighting a stark divergence between the envoy’s public statements and the reality of the negotiations. Witkoff, speaking on Fox News, claimed Iranian negotiators boasted to him that Iran had enough enriched uranium to produce nearly a dozen nuclear bombs. He described the conversation as the starting point of Iran’s negotiating stance, with Iranian officials expressing pride in their ability to evade international oversight protocols. According to Witkoff, the Iranians stated they possessed 460 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, which could be used to build 11 nuclear weapons. However, the Persian Gulf diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, refuted Witkoff’s account. The diplomat said Iranian officials had actually offered to relinquish the enriched uranium as part of a potential agreement with Trump. They also claimed the uranium was enriched after Trump withdrew from the 2017 nuclear deal under the Obama administration. The diplomat emphasized that Witkoff’s description of the conversation was inaccurate, stating that the envoy had misrepresented the Iranians’ willingness to compromise. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly dismissed the claims, accusing critics of spreading “false, anti-American propaganda.” She asserted that Trump and Witkoff had acted in good faith to address threats posed by Iran, including its nuclear program and support for terrorist proxies.#iran #abbas_araghchi #steve_witkoff #abraham_lincoln #jared_kushner
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Fresh wave of Israeli strikes hit oil depot in Tehran; Netanyahu says will carry on war 'with all our force' Israeli and U.S. forces launched strikes on an oil depot in Tehran on Saturday, marking the first reported attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure, according to the IRNA news agency. The attack, which occurred during a week of escalating tensions, targeted facilities in the Iranian capital, though Iranian officials stated the refinery’s infrastructure remained undamaged. In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they had struck Israel’s Haifa oil refinery, framing the attack as retaliation for the Israeli strikes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday that Israel would continue its military campaign against Iran “with all our force,” asserting that the U.S. and Israel had gained near-total control of Iranian airspace following a week of strikes. Netanyahu’s televised address emphasized a “systematic plan” to dismantle the Iranian regime and achieve broader strategic goals. Meanwhile, Iran continued its missile and drone attacks on Gulf nations hosting U.S. military bases, with reports of explosions and missile launches in the region. The conflict saw additional developments as Katyusha rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, though it was unclear if the attack caused damage or casualties. Israeli military officials confirmed that approximately 3,400 strikes had been conducted on Iran since the war began a week prior, with around 7,500 munitions deployed. Air defense systems in Baghdad intercepted several rockets aimed at the U.S. Embassy, with reports indicating that most were neutralized before reaching their targets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S.#iran #israel #benjamin_netanyahu #abbas_araghchi #tehran
