Iran Rejects Trump’s Claims on Hormuz Strait Deal, Uncertainty Looms Over Peace Talks
Tehran dismisses U.S. President’s statements as misleading, says any agreement will proceed only on Iran’s terms
Iran has rejected claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential agreement over the Strait of Hormuz, deepening uncertainty surrounding possible peace negotiations between the two sides.
Trump recently claimed that Iran had been “forced” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without any charges and suggested that restrictions in the strategically vital waterway were close to ending. He also stated that maritime traffic in the region was gradually returning to normal.
However, Iranian military-linked media swiftly dismissed the remarks, calling them a “mix of facts and falsehoods.” According to reports linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Trump’s statements were described as an attempt to project an “imaginary victory.”
Iranian officials reportedly stated that a proposed agreement, referred to as “Commitment for Commitment,” is currently under review in Tehran but has not yet received final approval. Tehran has maintained that any process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would only happen according to Iran’s own conditions, including ship monitoring, inspections, maritime services, and security arrangements. Iran also denied Trump’s claims that Tehran had agreed to destroy its stockpile of nuclear materials. According to Iranian sources, no such provision exists in the draft memorandum under discussion.
Reports further suggest that one of Iran’s key demands includes the immediate release of nearly $12 billion in frozen assets. Iranian officials reportedly insist that further negotiations cannot move forward until this condition is met.
In addition, discussions surrounding a complete ceasefire in Lebanon and broader sanctions relief are said to be part of ongoing negotiations. Iranian authorities have reiterated that any final agreement would remain aligned with the country’s “red lines” and deep mistrust toward the United States.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most crucial maritime routes, handling nearly 20 percent of global oil shipments, making developments in the region closely watched worldwide.
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