President Donald Trump criticized Iran for leaking the terms of a nearing agreement, while a memorandum of understanding to extend ceasefire and negotiate nuclear program may be signed soon. VP Vance expected to sign in Geneva.
President Donald Trump has lashed out at Iran ian leadership, accusing Tehran of leaking the terms of a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would extend the current ceasefire and set the stage for negotiations on Iran 's nuclear program.
In a series of posts on social media on Friday, Trump claimed the leaked details were false and bore no relation to the actual terms agreed upon in writing.
'The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have nothing to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,' Trump wrote. He described the Iranian leadership as 'very dishonorable people to deal with' and asserted that there was 'no such thing as dealing in good faith' with them.
The outburst came just a day after Trump signaled that Iran had agreed to the MOU, which would extend the current ceasefire for 60 days and allow both sides to negotiate the future of Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and other specifics. The leaked terms reportedly include caps on Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and discussions about billions of dollars in sanctions relief.
However, Trump vehemently denied those details, suggesting the actual agreement covers more favorable terms for the United States. The agreement, which Trump described as 'a great settlement of the war with Iran,' appears to be in its final stages. Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Geneva, Switzerland, as early as this weekend to sign the deal, with four US Air Force C-17 transport planes having already flown to Europe carrying equipment for the trip.
An Iranian source told Reuters that the MOU would require an end to all hostilities between the US and Iran, as well as between Israel and Lebanon, and would include the unfreezing of billions of dollars of Iranian funds. Trump's announcement of the impending deal caught Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu off guard. According to a report from Axios, Netanyahu has been frantically phoning Trump's allies to gather information about the deal's contents, but has been left in the dark.
This sidelining of Netanyahu underscores the Trump administration's reluctance to involve the Israeli leader in the final stage of negotiations, despite Israel being a key regional player. The conflict, now in its third and a half months, has seen significant military exchanges, including Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter and Trump's subsequent bombing campaign. On Thursday, Trump threatened to bomb Iran further before canceling those strikes, citing progress in negotiations.
The deal's signing could coincide with Trump's birthday on Sunday, adding a personal milestone to the diplomatic effort. The MOU is seen as a critical step toward de-escalating tensions that have threatened global oil supplies and regional stability.
However, Trump's accusations of dishonesty could complicate the final implementation, as trust between the parties remains fragile. Meanwhile, Iran's drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening has drawn sharp criticism from Trump, who called it 'totally unacceptable.
' This incident further highlights the volatile situation even as diplomatic efforts advance. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the signed deal holds and leads to a lasting ceasefire, or whether further leaks and recriminations derail the process. The international community watches closely as the world's major powers navigate this high-stakes negotiation
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