🌍 Trump’s contradictory messaging exposes deep divisions in Washington: Baqaei 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Fore...

🌍 Trump’s contradictory messaging exposes deep divisions in Washington: Baqaei 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says confusing and often contradictory statements from American officials—including President Donald Trump—expose deep divisions and competing factions within the US governance structure, each pursuing its own agenda and interests. In an interview with Ahmad Solomon, a social media activist, on Saturday, Baqaei addressed a number of regional and international developments—particularly the warmongering of the US and the Israeli regime in West Asia in violation of international law, as well as their non-compliance with agreements. ​ Referring to the shifting statements of American officials following the launch of an unprovoked and illegal aggression against Iran, Baqaei said that different forces and interests are active behind the decisions in Washington, leading to confusion and contradiction on various issues. ​ In response to a question on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), he noted that Iran had never initiated any breach; rather, it was the United States that practically violated the agreement from the very first days by renewing military aggressions. ​ Pointing to the MoU, which specifically addressed the management of the Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian assets, the spokesperson said no clause in the memorandum allowed the United States to create an independent parallel route through the waterway off Iran’s southern coast. ​ Whether it was the JCPOA or the recent MoU, US non-compliance forced Iran to take retaliatory measures, he said, adding, “We had made it clear that we would adhere to our commitments as long as the US fulfills its obligations.” ​ According to him, the text of the MoU is transparent and unambiguous, and a 30-day period was envisaged to ensure the return of normal ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the United States launched a military aggression in defiance of all the clauses, even though Iran had taken all necessary measures to ensure the safe passage of ships. ​ As one of the littoral states of this waterway, Iran has both the authority and the right, under international law, to take the necessary measures to prevent aggressors from abusing the strait to attack Iran and threaten its national security, Baqaei cited this as the reason behind the closure of the maritime route. ​ He said the US failure to stop the Israeli war on Lebanon and to call on the regime to pull its forces from the Arab country was another example of the other side’s dishonesty regarding the agreement. He added that there seem to be a number of factions and lobbies working behind the scenes in Washington against the implementation of the MoU. ​ Referring to outrageous and illogical messages on social media platforms from Washington, Baqaei said the US can no longer claim to have a coherent, efficient, and effective system of governance; rather, it has a fragmented governance system with which to interact. ​ In response to a question on Israeli warmongering, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the regime could not survive without war, because since Israel's creation, the region has been mired in war and instability due to the joint actions of the United States and the Israeli regime. ​ “If you look at the past eight decades, you will see that the only regime that has consistently reproduced war, violence, and conflict has been the Israeli regime,” he added. ​ Condemning the renewed US war on Iran and the ensuing bloodshed and destruction, Baqaei said that Americans have confessed to their intention to commit genocide agai . . . 📲 ​