Trump is building castles in the air; Iran rejects claims of nuclear deal, advises America to live in reality

News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing diplomatic war between America and Iran has taken a new turn. Iran has strongly hit back at US President Donald Trump’s claims of being close to a nuclear deal with Iran and stopping uranium enrichment. Iran’s state media (IRIB) has mocked Trump’s statements, calling them ‘fortresses in the air’. Iran clearly says that America is giving false hopes to serve its domestic politics, whereas the reality on the ground is exactly the opposite.

Controversy erupts over claims of ‘nuclear dust’ and agreement

Recently, President Trump had claimed that Iran has agreed to give up its nuclear program and hand over ‘nuclear dust’ (enriched uranium) to America. Trump had called it his biggest diplomatic victory. But Iran’s government agency completely rejected these claims and said that Tehran is not going to compromise on its ‘sovereign rights’ and peaceful nuclear program. Iran made it clear that it is impossible to accept any condition until the sanctions are completely lifted.

’20 years’ dilemma stuck on the negotiation table

According to sources, America has proposed to Iran a complete ban on uranium enrichment for 20 years. Trump claims that Iran has agreed to this in a ‘powerful’ manner. However, sources close to the Iranian Foreign Ministry say that they are only considering a 3 to 5 year ‘pause’ and not a complete closure. Iranian media described Trump’s statements as ‘beyond the facts’ and said that Washington should come out of the world of illusion.

Increasing tension between ceasefire and diplomacy

This war of words is taking place at a time when there are reports of temporary ceasefire between Israel-Lebanon and America-Iran. Trump seems very excited about the ongoing talks mediated by Pakistan, and he has even hinted at going to Islamabad. But the tough stance of the Iranian leadership shows that in the coming days this path will not be as easy as that being presented by the White House.

What will be the future of ‘Mission Iran’?

History is witness to the fact that nuclear talks with Iran have always been ‘one step forward, two steps back’. While the Trump administration is claiming to subdue Iran through military pressure and blockade, Tehran is calling it an ‘economic war’ against its economy. Experts believe that if these diplomatic talks fail, then West Asia may once again move towards a fierce military conflict, which is sure to affect the global oil market and supply chain.