Araghchi: US-Iran Deal "Never So Close," Trump Accuses Tehran of Leaking False Terms

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that a "Memorandum of Cooperation" aimed at resolving the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran was closer than ever. He urged media outlets to refrain from speculation until the agreement is finalized, assuring that Tehran would publicly announce all details at the appropriate time and emphasizing the Islamic Republic's transparent approach.

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the "Islamabad Memorandum of Cooperation" for the settlement of the US-Israel war against Iran "was never so close."

However, US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Tehran, accusing it of leaking terms to "fake news" that did not align with the agreed-upon written conditions. Trump described the Iranian side as "very dishonest" and stated that their claims of an agreement were untrue, suggesting Tehran's stance undermined genuine dialogue. He also referenced a drone attack on Indian ships near the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "completely unacceptable" and urging Iran to "get their act together, and fast."

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the terms that were leaked to the "fake news" have no relation to those that were agreed upon in writing.

Despite the US president's strong remarks, a Western source told Reuters, as reported by Bloomberg, that a memorandum between Washington and Tehran to end the Gulf conflict might be signed as early as Sunday in Geneva. The reported terms appear to favor Iran's requests, including the lifting of oil sanctions, unfreezing of billions in Iranian assets, and a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. Issues concerning Iran's nuclear program would be deferred to later talks, while Washington seeks assurances that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons, a claim Iran denies.

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they are "very dishonest interlocutors" and that "with them there is no good faith negotiation."

The Iranian source detailed that the draft agreement includes lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, unfreezing Iranian capital, and halting hostilities. However, the source did not specify what Iran would offer in return. The US objective is to ensure Iran does not pursue nuclear weapons, while Iran maintains it is not seeking them. The Iranian requests reportedly include sanctions relief, release of assets, and a halt to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

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It would be good for them to get their act together, and fast.