[96475] Trump-Iran Deal: Contacts for Regional Settlement, Rise in Bread Prices, and Disagreements on Nuclear Oversight

Dramatic Development in Contacts Between the US and Iran: Between Security Settlement and Conflicting Claims

Following an intensive round of talks in Switzerland, Iran International reports that official figures in Tehran, led by Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the conclusion of technical talks and an agreement on execution mechanisms for the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding." According to Akharin Khabar, Iran and Oman have established a joint committee for the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of ensuring the continued movement of shipping in the strategic waters.

Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump presented a narrative of American success, writing on Truth Social (as reported in News1Fori): "Iran has fully agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections for an unlimited time." Trump claimed that some of Iran's frozen assets would be released, but would be used exclusively for the purchase of food products and medical equipment from the US. However, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, reacted sharply, stating that "there is no plan for inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the damaged facilities," and that Iran "has not received any benefits, but rather received back some of its rights that were stolen."

In the internal economic arena in Iran, the atmosphere is tense. According to Iran International, bread prices in Tehran have soared by up to 100%, with the price of 'Sangak' bread rising to 15,500 Toman. Citizens have expressed significant criticism of the increase, which comes during a period of deep economic uncertainty.

Meanwhile, Trump emphasized that oil prices are on a downward trend and that "the world is a safer place," a claim that received widespread echo in media outlets identified with supporters of the US administration, while media outlets identified with the conservative line in Iran, such as IRNA, emphasize Tehran's "steadfast stance" and the fact that the negotiations are being conducted with great caution under constraints of deep mutual distrust.