The White House has vehemently dismissed a report by Iranian state television detailing a draft unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and the United States, labeling it a “complete fabrication.” The Iranian report had claimed that the proposed agreement would facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, restoring commercial vessel traffic to pre-war levels within a month, and would see the US military lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Furthermore, the report suggested that Iran and Oman would jointly manage shipping routes through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. It also indicated that a comprehensive peace agreement, if finalized within 60 days, would be enshrined as a binding UN Security Council resolution. Iran reportedly stipulated that it would only sign such a peace deal if Washington released $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, with Tehran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, demanding that half of these assets, approximately $12 billion, be transferred immediately following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding. US President Donald Trump, while acknowledging Iran’s interest in a deal, stated that he was “not yet satisfied” with the progress and reiterated that the US was not considering easing sanctions on the country. Trump firmly asserted that under any potential framework deal with Tehran, the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately but would not be controlled by any single nation, emphasizing its status as “international waters.” He also issued a warning to Oman regarding its conduct. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier noted some progress in negotiations, but the White House’s outright rejection of the Iranian report introduces significant uncertainty into the diplomatic landscape. #IranUSRelations #TrumpAdministration #StraitOfHormuz #PeaceDeal #WhiteHouse #Tehran #FrozenAssets #InternationalWaters #Diplomacy #MiddleEast
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