Tehran Pushes Back on Trump’s Peace Deal Claims Over Hormuz Opening and Nuclear Provisions

Immediately after US President Donald Trump described a possible agreement with Iran that would allegedly reopen.

The Strait of Hormuz without fees or conditions, Iranian media linked to the military pushed back sharply, calling the claims “a mix of truth and lies” and saying they do not reflect the draft currently under discussion in Tehran.

Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), quoted senior Iranian officials as saying Trump’s remarks were an attempt to “manufacture a false victory narrative” and misrepresent the state of negotiations.

According to the report, the proposed framework — described by Iranian sources as a “commitment for commitment” understanding — is still under review and has not received final approval from Tehran. Officials stressed that discussions remain ongoing and no binding agreement has been reached.

Trump, ahead of a White House meeting on the West Asia conflict, had claimed that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping route carrying nearly 20% of global oil flows — were effectively ending and that normal maritime movement would soon resume.

He also suggested that Iran would be responsible for clearing any remaining naval obstructions, including mines, and portrayed the development as part of a broader easing of tensions that would restore free passage through the waterway.

In his remarks, Trump further said that “no money will be exchanged, until further notice” and claimed that “other items of far less importance have been agreed upon,” presenting the situation as close to resolution.

Iranian outlets, however, rejected these assertions, saying the draft contains no clause allowing unconditional reopening of Hormuz or toll-free passage. Instead, they said any resumption of full navigation would depend on Iranian arrangements, which could include inspections, monitoring, maritime services, and security procedures.

The Fars report also disputed Trump’s claim regarding Iran’s nuclear commitments, calling it “baseless” and stating that no provision exists in the draft to dismantle or destroy nuclear materials.

It added that one of the key elements under discussion is the release of roughly $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, which Iranian officials reportedly view as a central condition for moving forward in talks.

The report said Tehran would not proceed to the next phase of negotiations — including discussions on sanctions relief and nuclear-related issues — unless those financial conditions are addressed. It also noted that regional ceasefire arrangements, including developments linked to Lebanon, remain part of the broader dialogue.

Iranian officials emphasised that any eventual agreement would be guided by Tehran’s stated “red lines” and longstanding mistrust of the United States, underscoring that the talks remain fragile and far from final.