U.S. President denies reports of major concessions to Iran as negotiations continue over nuclear assurances, regional security, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed Iranian media reports regarding a potential agreement to end the war, rejecting claims that the United States had offered significant concessions to Tehran.
“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth.”
Iranian state media earlier Friday published details of what it described as a possible memorandum of understanding that could soon be signed.
According to Iran’s IRNA news agency, the proposed framework would allow the United States to release part of Iran’s frozen assets immediately after the agreement is signed, with the remaining funds to be released gradually during subsequent negotiations.
Iranian media also reported that nuclear-related issues — a central concern for Washington — would be postponed for later discussions.
Trump strongly denied those claims.
“Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith,” he added in his Friday social media post.
On Thursday, Trump announced that the United States had “just made a great settlement of the war with Iran” and stated that a deal was nearing completion. According to the president, the agreement would ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
Trump also condemned Iran’s drone attack Thursday night targeting Indian ships departing the Strait of Hormuz.
“They better get their act together, and FAST!” he wrote.
According to the president, Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a signing ceremony that could take place in Europe as early as this weekend.
Vance moved Friday to counter what he described as “fake information” surrounding the potential agreement.
“First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting,” Vance wrote on X. “The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized, and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region. This deal has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace.”
The conflict began on Feb. 28 following a major escalation between Iran and Israel, marked by exchanges of missile and drone strikes. The fighting disrupted shipping operations in the Gulf and eventually prompted direct U.S. military involvement.
Peace negotiations between the two sides have been led by Pakistan, though Trump has repeatedly insisted that any final agreement must be a “great deal,” warning that the United States would refuse to sign an unsatisfactory accord.
