Trump calls Araghchi post on US-Iran deal 'very positive'
US President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed a social media post by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran, calling the message "very positive" while maintaining that a deal could be finalized as early as the weekend.
US President Donald Trump on Friday described a social media post by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding a potential US-Iran agreement as "very positive," suggesting that a final deal could be signed as early as the weekend or Monday, according to Axios.
Trump's Response and Timeline
Speaking to the news outlet by phone, Trump said he still believes an agreement could be reached within days. He demanded that Tehran issue a public clarification regarding reports in Iranian state media about the deal's contents, which he dismissed as inaccurate.
Trump shared Araghchi's statement on his TruthSocial platform earlier on Friday, reposting a message from X in which the Iranian diplomat wrote: "The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer." Araghchi urged journalists to avoid speculating on the agreement's terms while discussions remain underway.
Iran's Call for Restraint
"Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content," Araghchi said, adding that Tehran would share all details with the public once the process concludes. "In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course," he stated.
Dispute Over Reported Terms
Earlier on Friday, Trump accused Iranian officials of leaking false information to the press, stating that details circulating in the media did not reflect the written terms under discussion. "The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing," he wrote on social media.
Trump added that statements from Tehran regarding the deal bore no resemblance to reality. "What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth," he said.
The diplomatic exchanges come as negotiations between Washington and Tehran intensify following months of tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional security issues.
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