Contradictory statements are now emerging in the ongoing dispute between Iran and America. Iranian media have completely denied any direct or indirect contact with President Donald Trump. Trump has claimed that there have been very good talks between the two countries in the last two days. This news is also important for Indian expatriates living in Gulf countries because any military activity in this region can have a direct impact on their lives and employment.
What claims have the Iranian media and embassy made?
Iran’s Fars news agency quoted an unnamed source as saying that neither any direct talks have taken place with the US nor any message has been sent through any intermediary. Iranian media claims that Trump has pulled back because Iran had warned of retaliation. The Iranian Embassy in Kabul said on social media that if Iran’s energy infrastructure was attacked, they would target the entire region’s energy infrastructure. This may include power plants of Gulf countries and Israel, increasing the risk of power crisis in the entire region.
Trump’s statement and decision to postpone military action
On the other hand, President Donald Trump has shared information contrary to these claims. Trump told on the social media platform Truth Social that positive discussions are going on to end enmity in the Middle East. On this basis, he has instructed the Defense Department to postpone all military attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy centers for 5 days. This decision has come at a time when the 48-hour time given by Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz was about to end. Now everyone’s eyes are on whether any concrete solution can be found in the next five days.
