Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’, accusing Tehran of ‘false statements’

Oman and Iran announced on June 23, 2026, that they will form a joint team to negotiate an agreement concerning the administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including associated costs and services. This statement, reported by Reuters, indicates that the two nations will also engage in discussions with other coastal countries and relevant parties regarding this strategic waterway. The announcement comes amidst broader geopolitical tensions, with US President Donald Trump claiming Iran has committed to "nuclear honesty" and agreed to inspections "long into the future." However, Iran's foreign ministry has countered these claims, stating there are no plans for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect sites that were bombed by the US and Israel in the previous year. Trump further accused Tehran of making "false statements" regarding its nuclear program.