After concluding talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland, Vance returned to Washington and stated that Tehran has agreed to allow inspectors to return to Iran as early as this week. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson subsequently said through state media that Iran has no such plans, creating a clear divergence in how both sides described the outcomes of the meeting. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran would never negotiate on its own defense capabilities, stating that missile issues are not included in the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States, and never will be. Subsequently, Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that Iran had "fully agreed" to long-term, highest-level inspections, and noted that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open, with funds released by the U.S. Treasury entering escrow accounts. He claimed the negotiations were "proceeding smoothly." These conflicting statements highlight that key arrangements between the U.S. and Iran regarding inspections, fund release, and strait passage remain unclear.
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