President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he had called off planned strikes on Iran, claiming a comprehensive agreement had been reached with Tehran and its allies. However, within an hour, Iran’s Fars news agency denied any such deal, citing an unnamed official, throwing the situation into confusion.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: – As president of the United States, I have called off the planned attacks and bombings on Iran this evening – he said. He added that talks had been elevated to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved. – The content of the talks and the final arrangements have been approved – both in general outline and in the smallest details – by all involved parties, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries – wrote Trump. He stated that the naval blockade of Iran would remain fully in effect until the deal was finalized, and that the time and place of the signing would be announced soon.
The Iranian response was swift and unequivocal. Fars agency quoted a government source saying Tehran had not agreed to any document with the Americans. Earlier that day, the command of Iran’s armed forces issued a stark warning: – If the United States again tries to attack Iran, the response will be harsher than before – the commanders said. They added that oil and gas exports would either be available to all or to none.
A sudden reversal after earlier threats
Just hours before his announcement, Trump had threatened further nighttime strikes on Iran and declared plans to seize Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure, aiming to take full control of Iran’s oil and gas market. The reversal came as a surprise given the escalation in rhetoric and recent exchanges of fire. The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, triggering Iranian retaliation and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which sent oil and gas prices soaring.
Kharg Island, located about 25 kilometers off Iran’s coast in the Persian Gulf, is the nation’s main oil export terminal. Before the conflict, it handled 90% of Iran’s crude exports. Its shallow coastal waters force tankers to load at the island, making it a strategic asset that Trump had vowed to capture.
A fragile ceasefire and the oil factor
Since April 8, a shaky truce has been in place, but mutual strikes have continued, intensifying in recent days. The latest attacks occurred on Wednesday night into Thursday. The conflicting statements from Trump and Tehran highlight the deep mistrust and the volatile nature of the situation. With the blockade still in place and oil markets on edge, the prospect of a formal agreement remains uncertain.
The coming days will reveal whether Trump’s claim of a deal is a negotiating tactic or a genuine breakthrough. For now, both sides are digging in, and the region holds its breath.
Źródło: Polsat News, Fot. Polsat News
