Trump suspicious of Iran’s intentions in proposal to end war, says ambassador
Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, has said President Donald Trump does not believe Iran is operating in good faith with its recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz . Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper during an appearance on State of the Union on Sunday, Mr Waltz said: “The President is just not confident that the Iranians are coming in good faith and that they will truly negotiate the…
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz expressed skepticism about Iran's recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting President Donald Trump does not believe Iran is acting in good faith. Waltz stated that Iran has been asking for everything upfront, including relief from sanctions and the end of UN-imposed snapback sanctions.
He also noted that Iran has violated the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran in June by attacking international shipping. The ambassador attributed Iran's demands to a lack of trust, stating that the Iranian government seems unwilling to negotiate the end of its nuclear program.
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