▲ President Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on June 23 (local time) that Iran has agreed to undergo the highest level of nuclear inspections over a long period.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump stated, "Iran has fully and completely agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections into the future (indefinitely!!!)."
He added, "This will ensure 'Nuclear Honesty,'" and noted, "If they (Iran) had not agreed to this, there would have been no further negotiations."
President Trump had also mentioned on the previous day via Truth Social that "Iran will accept a system that can be continuously verified regarding its nuclear program."
His repeated references to nuclear inspections are interpreted as an attempt to establish the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to Iran as a fait accompli.
Iran is currently refuting the U.S. claim that it has accepted IAEA nuclear inspections.
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated earlier in the day that reports claiming Iran had accepted IAEA inspections of nuclear facilities previously struck by U.S. airstrikes were untrue. He emphasized, "Whether inspections will resume will be decided based on the future (ceasefire) negotiation process and its outcomes."
Furthermore, President Trump announced that based on Iran's acceptance of nuclear inspections and other concessions, he has decided to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and refrain from further maritime blockades.
However, he added, "All ships will remain in their current positions so that the blockade can be resumed if necessary," while noting, "At this moment, that seems very unlikely."
President Trump explained that Iranian funds released by the U.S. Treasury Department would be held in escrow accounts controlled by the United States.
He emphasized that these funds would be used exclusively for the purchase of U.S.-produced food and medical supplies, which include corn, wheat, and soybeans grown by American farmers.
"These are items that Iran desperately needs right now," he said. "As it is a humanitarian crisis, I believe it is necessary to provide support now before it is too late."
However, Iran maintains that it is under no obligation to purchase U.S. agricultural products with the unfrozen funds.
In addition, President Trump claimed, "Yesterday, 19 million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is an all-time record," adding, "Oil prices are plummeting, and the world has become a much safer place."