Trump accused of ‘False Flag’ attack on Iran
Donald Trump is facing explosive accusations that he is considering a staged “false flag” attack to justify escalating US military action against Iran, amid a volatile standoff that has roiled global markets and raised fears of a broader regional war.
RadarOnline.com can reveal that the claims surfaced as the 79-year-old US president abruptly postponed planned attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure and extended a deadline by five days after what he described as “very good and productive” discussions led by envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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Tensions are rising over the Hormuz transit framework
Donald Trump has postponed planned military attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure by five days.
Trump suggested a possible framework that could even include shared oversight of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route.
However, Iranian officials rejected the idea outright, insisting no talks had taken place and accusing Washington of spreading misinformation during a period of increased military activity between US, Israeli and Iranian forces.
Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said he has received information indicating a plot resembling a September 11-style attack, which would then be blamed on Iran to justify further aggression.
Larijani added that Iran fundamentally opposes such acts of terror and is not at war with the American people in a post on X.
He said Tehran was currently defending itself in response to US and Israeli attacks and would do so “strongly and decisively” to punish the aggressors.
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False flag accusations and nuclear negotiations
Ali Larijani accused Washington of spreading misinformation about a possible false flag.
Security analysts and regional observers say accusations that Trump could plot a 9/11-style attack to justify his attacks on Iran have gained traction online, especially on Telegram channels and fringe social media networks.
A Middle Eastern intelligence source told us: “These claims are now circulating widely among Telegram groups, where they are being framed as evidence of a pretext for war.”
A digital disinformation researcher in Europe added: “We are seeing a sharp spike in messages referring to a ‘false flag’ scenario linked to Iran – the story is spreading rapidly and amplified across multiple platforms.”
Trump has said: “My whole life has been a negotiation, but we’ve been negotiating with Iran for a long time. This time it’s serious.”
He added: “That’s points one, two and three: they will never have a nuclear weapon.”
Asked whether Iran has agreed to give up its nuclear ambitions, Trump said: “They have agreed to that.”
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Market volatility and impending escalation
Mohammad Ghalibaf dismissed the negotiation reports as fake news.
These claims were quickly dismissed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, who said: “There have been no negotiations with America. Fake news is intended to manipulate the financial and oil markets and to escape the quagmire in which America and Israel are trapped.”
Iranian officials suggested that the delay in U.S. military action could instead reflect preparations for the arrival of 4,500 U.S. Marines expected in the region later this week.
The markets reacted sharply to the uncertainty. Benchmark Brent crude fell from $114 to $96 a barrel on news of the postponed strikes, before recovering to around $100 after Iran denied negotiations. The FTSE 100 rose as traders reacted to the temporary easing of tensions.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media warned of “special events” targeting Tel Aviv, signaling further escalation.
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US Marines prepared to arrive in the region.
Officials said such actions would “completely remove the hope of negotiations from the minds of the aggressors.”
Iran has also pledged to maintain pressure on global energy markets through the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel continued its bombing of Tehran, with officials confirming a new wave of attacks on military and regime-affiliated targets. Intelligence sources say significant amounts of near-weapon-grade uranium are still missing from fortified underground facilities.
In Great Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the increasing pressure from Washington.
He said, “I understand exactly what’s going on, but I’m not going to second guess this.”
Starmer also admitted Britain was not yet on a “war footing” amid unresolved disputes over defense funding between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defense Secretary John Healey.
He said: “I will not make any commitments without clarifying where the funding will come from.”
