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Washington: The two-week ‘ceasefire’ announced between America and Iran has turned into a diplomatic war as soon as it started. The White House has made it clear in a very strict tone that President Donald Trump has completely rejected Iran’s initial conditions. The Trump administration says that the proposal sent by Iran was not an agreement but its own ‘wish list’. This tension has once again cast clouds of uncertainty over the hopes of peace in the Middle East.
‘Ridiculous and unacceptable’: White House’s scathing attack
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt blasted Iran’s 10-point proposal during a media briefing. He said, “Iran’s initial proposal was completely absurd. It is wrong to think that President Trump would accept such terms.” Although Trump later talked about finding a ‘practical basis’ for talks, the actual details have been kept secret till now.
Lebanon becomes the center of controversy: three countries, three different claims
The biggest contradiction regarding the ceasefire agreement is regarding Lebanon. There are three different versions being presented to the world on this issue:
Donald Trump’s stand: Trump clearly said in the Pentagon briefing that Lebanon is part of this deal No Is. Israel will continue attacks against Hezbollah there.
Iran’s insistence: Tehran claims that the main condition of the agreement was to stop Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Israel’s stance: By intensifying attacks on Lebanon, Israel has indicated that it agrees with Trump and considers it a separate front.
Strait of Hormuz and sanctions: Iran’s big demands
The demands that Iran has placed before America are extremely shocking. Iran has not only demanded the release of billions of dollars of its ‘frozen’ assets, but it ‘Strait of Hormuz’ Also wants complete control over (Hormuz Strait). Apart from this, Iran has placed a condition on the US to immediately remove all primary and secondary sanctions, which currently seems impossible for Washington.
Pakistani PM’s tweet spoiled the game!
The entry of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in this diplomatic tussle has further deepened the confusion. Sharif had claimed that the ceasefire is applicable everywhere including Lebanon. Taking advantage of this, Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi cornered America by sharing a screenshot of Sharif’s tweet. “The ball is now in America’s court; it must choose between peace and war against Israel,” Araghchi warned.