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Immediately after US President Donald Trump touted a possible agreement with Iran, claiming that Tehran was "obligated” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz" without charging fees, Iranian media affiliated with the military disputed his remarks, calling his description "a mix of truth and lies" that does not reflect the draft terms under review in Tehran.
Iran’s Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), quoted senior Tehran officials as saying Trump’s comments were "an attempt to portray a fabricated victory".
Citing informed sources, the report said the proposed agreement, described as "commitment for commitment", is in the final stages of approval in Iran, although no final decision has yet been taken.
Trump, before entering a crucial White House meeting on the conflict in West Asia, claimed that naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route through which nearly 20 per cent of global oil shipments transit, had effectively ended and that maritime traffic was returning to normal.
“Iran will complete the immediate removal and/or detonation of any mines that are left, which will not be many! Ships caught in the Strait due to our amazing and unprecedented Naval Blockade, which will now be lifted, may start the process of ‘heading home!’ Say HELLO to your wives, husbands, parents, and families from me, your favourite President!” Trump wrote.
The US President added, "No money will be exchanged, until further notice," while also claiming that "other items, of far less importance, have been agreed to".
However, reiterating Tehran’s position, Iranian media stressed that "Iran’s arrangements for reopening Hormuz could include monitoring and inspection of ships, provision of services, and security measures."
It denied that Tehran had agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls or conditions, saying the draft contained no such clause. According to the report, Iran would reopen the strait only after the blockade is lifted and under its own arrangements, which could include monitoring, inspections, maritime services and security measures.
The Fars also rejected Trump’s claim that Iran would dismantle or destroy its nuclear material. It said informed sources had described the assertion as baseless and noted that no such provision exists in the memorandum under discussion.
The reports, citing Tehran officials, said the most important part of the draft was the immediate release of USD 12 billion in frozen Iranian assets. It added that Tehran would not move to the next phase of negotiations until the funds are released. The report also said that a full ceasefire in Lebanon, in line with Hezbollah’s position, was another key issue in the discussions.
"Informed sources stressed there is no provision about destroying Tehran’s nuclear materials in the MoU, and described the claim as fundamentally baseless," the Iranian media outlet quoted IRGC-linked sources as saying.
According to the report, Iran would proceed to the next stage of talks, including discussions on sanctions relief and the nuclear issue, only if those conditions are met. It added that any final agreement would be based on the Islamic Republic’s red lines and its "complete distrust" of the United States.
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May 29, 2026 22:24 IST
