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Trump's Claims on Iran's Nuclear Deal Disputed by Officials
4/18/2026
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- On April 17, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran would never close the Strait of Hormuz.
- He claimed Iran would turn over its nuclear stockpile and the United States would retrieve uranium.
- He claimed Israel would be prohibited from bombing Lebanon.
- Iranian officials denied these claims.
- Experts noted discrepancies between Trump's statements and Iran's position.
