Tehran accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making false claims about Iran’s nuclear program during ongoing indirect peace talks mediated by Oman, according to Iranian state media on April 18, 2026.
Iran rejects Trump’s assertions on uranium enrichment levels
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Trump’s recent comments alleging Iran was secretly enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels were baseless and contradicted by International Atomic Energy Agency reports.
Diplomatic channels remain active despite rhetoric
Indirect negotiations between U.S. And Iranian officials continued in Muscat, with both sides confirming the fourth round of talks would proceed as scheduled later in the week, focusing on sanctions relief and nuclear verification.
Displacement crisis in Lebanon eases temporarily
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people displaced by Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon began returning to their homes on the first day of a ceasefire agreement, using the lull to assess damage and retrieve belongings, per UN humanitarian monitors.
What did Trump allegedly claim about Iran’s nuclear activities?
Trump asserted Iran was advancing toward nuclear weapons capability through covert enrichment, a claim Iran denied as false and unsupported by IAEA data.
Are the U.S.-Iran talks still ongoing?
Yes, indirect negotiations mediated by Oman are continuing, with a fourth round scheduled for later in the week to discuss sanctions and nuclear limits.