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These days, the game of check-mate going on between America and Iran is at the center of international diplomacy. US President Donald Trump on Monday made a sensational claim on social media that Iran has requested a meeting with US officials. This statement of Trump has created a stir in global politics, but the response received from the other side is making it a big diplomatic conundrum. Iranian officials have clearly denied planning any such meeting, making it clear that tension between the two countries is still at its peak.
Trump vs Iran on Doha talks: What is the truth?
Trump had claimed that talks with Iran would be held in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. At the same time, Iran’s senior negotiator Kazim Gharibabadi has rejected it outright. He clarified that there has been no confirmation of talks at the technical level, although dialogue is ongoing with Qatar on other matters. Analysts believe that Trump’s claim may also be inspired by domestic politics, where he wants to show that his ‘maximum pressure’ is working and Iran is forced to negotiate.
$6 billion property and Pejeshkian’s stake
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has recently referred to the release of $6 billion of seized Iranian assets through Qatar. This step is being considered an attempt to persuade the Iranian people for an interim agreement. Interestingly, US officials are continuously reiterating that the ban on any Iranian asset has not been lifted yet. Amidst the increasing tension in the Strait of Hormuz, this financial issue remains the main link in the agreement between the two countries.
Strait of Hormuz: Why is this tension dangerous for the world?
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most important oil corridor, through which about 20% of global trade in oil and gas passes. Attacks on ships there in recent days and the US military response have brought the region to the brink of war. If talks between Iran and the US fail, the global energy crisis could deepen and oil prices could skyrocket. This is also important for Trump because he is trying to assure American citizens that inflation is decreasing in America, but the tension in Hormuz is directly challenging his claim.
