Van Hollen commented on the issue in his statement to CNN.
Van Hollen argued that Trump's statements that Iran had met with the US and was ready to accept its demands were not true: “We know he's lying.” he said.
Van Hollen also addressed Trump's threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure, saying the move in question could be “contrary to international law.”
Van Hollen assessed that this situation could constitute a “potential war crime” and stressed that “systems are needed to hold those who commit war crimes accountable.”
Yesterday, Trump declared that “very good” and “productive” talks had been held with Iran and announced that attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure would be suspended for five days.
Trump said: “I am pleased to report that over the past two days the United States and Iran have engaged in very good and productive discussions toward a complete and final resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East. Based on the tone and tone of these thorough, detailed and constructive discussions, I have directed the War Department to postpone all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, depending on the success of ongoing meetings and discussions.” He used the following expressions.
Trump said he met with Iranian officials but did not disclose the identities of those involved.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf and Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bekayi rejected Trump's statement that negotiations had taken place.
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