Trump claims Iran has agreed to extensive nuclear inspections as diplomatic talks continue

President Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran has "fully and completely" agreed to the "highest level nuclear inspections long into the future," adding that the agreement would ensure "nuclear honesty" and that, based on the concession, the United States would keep the Strait of Hormuz open without a naval blockade.

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that Tehran has not met with the IAEA director-general and has no plans to allow the agency to inspect nuclear facilities that were damaged by recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. Baghaei said Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA will continue under existing procedures, subject to approval by Iran’s parliament and the Supreme National Security Council.

In a separate statement, the United Nations secretary-general warned that the Middle-East conflict is creating a severe energy shock with broader economic repercussions for developing countries.

Separately, Iran and Oman announced a joint working group to study fees and services for navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States secretary of state is scheduled to travel to Gulf states to discuss the memorandum of understanding with Iran and the status of the strait.

The Pentagon has reportedly asked Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover costs related to the ongoing conflict, though a formal request has not yet been submitted.