Contradictory US-Iran narratives on talks

President Trump dismissed Iran's contradictory public statements on nuclear talks, saying they have domestic audiences to cater to.

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Conflicting public narratives from US President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials are creating a fog of uncertainty around the state of nuclear negotiations. In a new exchange, Trump was asked about Iran saying something different from his claim that "everything has been agreed to." He dismissed the discrepancy, stating, "They have to say something different because they have people they have to cater to. I’m just saying it like it is." This reinforces the pattern of contradictory public posturing as sensitive talks reportedly approach.

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18 AprEnemy Watch — Official

Iran's government spokesperson, Mr. Baghaei, has publicly and strongly denied President Trump's claims of contact and a uranium transfer agreement.

18 Apr@clashreport

Trump directly addressed the contradiction, stating Iran has domestic audiences to cater to while he is "just saying it like it is."

e/eineurope · topic · T-00572cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 06:38 UTC · first reported 18 Apr