Trump claims 'duplicitous' Iran 'begged' for talks, says no deal without 'total surrender'

Trump accused Iran's leadership of being 'unbelievably duplicitous' on Truth Social, claiming they privately sought talks with the US while publicly denying negotiations.

Trump alleged that Iranian leaders requested a meeting and began discussions, but publicly insisted they were only engaging with Oman.

Trump claimed the US Navy had complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, referring to a 'Blockade' or 'United States Wall of Steel', and said nothing gets through to Iran unless a deal or total surrender is accomplished.

Trump stated that despite Iran's public denials, the US is talking of a solution to a problem Iran has caused for decades.

Last week, Trump said he paused plans for fresh strikes on Iran after being told that parameters of a deal to end the five-month-old war had been agreed.