‘Nobody should believe Iran…’: US denies reports of draft Iran deal on Hormuz and…

The White House has strongly denied reports published by Iranian state media claiming that Tehran and Washington were close to signing a draft peace framework to end the ongoing conflict. The Trump admin istration called the alleged memorandum of understanding (MoU) “a complete fabrication” and warned people not to trust Iranian state-controlled reports. The controversy comes as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and possible future military action. President Donald Trump is also expected to hold a major cabinet meeting to discuss efforts to end the conflict peacefully.

White House Rejects Iranian Media Claims

Iranian state television claimed it had obtained details of a proposed peace framework between Iran and the United States. According to the report, the agreement suggested restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a month and reducing US military presence near Iran.

However, the White House quickly rejected the claims. A statement issued by Rapid Responses 47, the official White House communication page, described the report as false and said the released MoU was entirely fabricated. Officials stressed that no such agreement had been finalized between the two countries.

What Did The Alleged Draft Include?

Iranian media claimed the framework would allow commercial ships to move through the Strait of Hormuz at pre-war levels. Military vessels would reportedly not be included in the arrangement.

The report also claimed Iran would coordinate ship movement with Oman and demanded “tangible verification” before implementing any agreement. Iranian outlets further suggested that a final deal could later become part of a United Nations Security Council resolution. Notably, the alleged framework reportedly did not mention Iran’s nuclear programme.

Talks Continue Amid Rising Tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations may continue for several more days despite optimistic comments from President Donald Trump.

Major disagreements remain over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Trump has also warned that military strikes could resume if talks fail. Meanwhile, CENTCOM confirmed recent strikes in southern Iran, although officials said the ceasefire was still holding.