Iran rejects Trump's claims on reported agreement, says draft contradicts his remarks

Iran on Friday rejected remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding a reported agreement, saying his statements contradicted provisions of a draft understanding still under review, according to Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency.

Citing unnamed sources, Fars reported that Trump's remarks are "a mixture of truth and falsehood" and an attempt to portray a "manufactured victory." The agency said a draft agreement based on the principle of "commitment for commitment" is in the final stages of consideration in Iran, although no final decision has yet been made.

Fars said no provision in the draft obliges Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without imposing fees or implementing security and monitoring arrangements. It also rejected Trump's reported claim that Iran would dismantle or destroy its nuclear materials, saying no such commitment exists in the memorandum of understanding under discussion.

A key element of the proposed deal is the immediate release of $12 billion in Iranian frozen assets, with Tehran stating it would not move to subsequent stages of negotiations until the funds are made available, according to the agency. The draft also includes a provision for a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon in line with Hezbollah's position.

Iranian officials maintain that any final agreement must adhere to the Islamic Republic's "red lines" and include safeguards to ensure an immediate response in the event of any breach by Washington, Fars reported.

Earlier, Trump outlined elements of the proposal on his Truth Social platform, including an Iranian commitment to never obtain a nuclear weapon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted commercial shipping.