Iran rejects Trump claims on draft deal as 'mixture of truth and falsehood'

Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency on Friday rejected recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding a reported nuclear agreement, stating that his statements contradicted provisions of a draft understanding still under review in Tehran and amounted to a "mixture of truth and falsehood" designed to portray a manufactured victory.

Contradictions over Hormuz and nuclear program

Citing unnamed sources, Fars reported that no provision in the draft obliges Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without imposing fees or implementing security and monitoring arrangements, directly contradicting Trump's claim of unrestricted commercial shipping. The agency also rejected the assertion that Iran would dismantle or destroy its nuclear materials, stating that no such commitment exists in the memorandum under discussion, while emphasizing that a draft agreement based on "commitment for commitment" remains in final stages of consideration without a final decision.

Asset freeze and regional ceasefire

Fars identified the immediate release of $12 billion in Iranian frozen assets as a key element, noting that Tehran would not proceed to subsequent negotiation stages until the funds are made available. The report said the draft includes a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon aligned with Hezbollah's position, while Iranian officials maintain that any final agreement must adhere to "red lines" with safeguards ensuring an immediate response to any US breach, according to the agency.

Trump had earlier outlined the supposed elements on his Truth Social platform, including commitments to never obtain nuclear weapons, as diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran continue navigating the aftermath of the US-Israeli war that began on February 28.