Three Missing Words in Ceasefire Plan Could Make a Fool of Trump
An important statement not included in the English version of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan with the United States could backfire on President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, the United States and Iran reached an agreement on a two-week conditional ceasefire, 90 minutes before Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline, after which Trump said he would destroy Iran.
In the statement made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Posted on Truth Social In Trump’s statement, Araghchi claimed that Iranian forces would “stop defensive operations” and passage through the strait would be allowed with the “coordination” of Iranian forces.
He added that Trump accepted the “general framework” of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan as the “basis for negotiations.”
President Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire Tuesday less than an hour before the 8 p.m. deadline. /Evan Vucci/Reuters
However, the Persian version of Iran’s 10-item plan included an important detail; Associated Press It was stated that it was excluded from the English versions.
The plan stated that the country would be required to “maintain Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, accept enrichment, and lift all primary and secondary sanctions.”
For reasons that remain unclear, “acceptance of enrichment” was not included in the proposal. English versions It was shared with journalists by Iranian diplomats.
Iran’s mission to the UN declined to comment to The Associated Press on the differences between the English and Persian versions of the ceasefire agreement.
The Daily Beast contacted Iran’s mission to the UN and the White House for comment.
Trump has repeatedly stated that his war with Iran was provoked by a perceived nuclear threat and the need to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Trump claimed in June last year: After the US attack “As seen in satellite images, massive damage has been done to all Nuclear facilities in Iran. Destruction is the right term!”
Minister started new strikes On February 28, he argued that Iran’s missile arsenal and nuclear ambitions pose a direct threat to American forces in the region.
Donald Trump agreed to a ceasefire with Iran. /Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
This statement is in stark contrast to Trump’s statements. AFP and Truth Social declared victory for the ceasefire on Tuesday.
“Total and complete victory. 100 percent. There’s no doubt about it,” Trump told AFP.
He called Iran’s 10-point proposal “a workable basis for negotiations” and insisted the deal covers the country’s supply of uranium used in nuclear weapons.
“This is going to be handled perfectly, or I wouldn’t be able to get this done,” Trump said, without providing further details.
“You’ll have to see,” the president said when asked about Iran’s threat to destroy civilian power plants and bridges if the deal doesn’t work.
The President followed this up by saying: Real Social post at midnight Claiming that it is a “great day for World Peace”!
Donald Trump posts about the ceasefire on Truth Social. /screen capture
“Iran wants this to happen, they’ve had enough! So does everyone else! The United States will help increase traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be a lot of positive action! Big money will be made. Iran can start the rebuilding process.”
Trump said the US would “load” any supplies and “go around” to make sure everything went well. “This could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!” He predicted.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after helping negotiate a ceasefire Confirmed in X He said he invited the Iranian and US delegations to meet in Islamabad on Friday.
