Tehran Disputes Claims About Draft Proposals and Regional Arrangements
Iranian media outlets and officials continued discussing developments surrounding ongoing negotiations with the United States, while raising concerns about reported differences over key issues.
According to reports from Fars News Agency, which is closely associated with Iranian political and security circles, claims suggesting exemptions for certain parties under a proposed memorandum of understanding were rejected.
The reported framework allegedly states that the United States and allied parties would avoid military action against Iran and its partners, while Iran and associated groups would similarly refrain from actions against the United States and its allies.
Meanwhile, Iranian sources also disputed statements regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials reportedly stated that although shipping activity could potentially return to pre-conflict levels, Iran would continue maintaining oversight of operational procedures involving the strategic waterway.
Additionally, Iranian sources rejected reports suggesting that nuclear-related concessions formed part of current negotiations and argued that existing discussions remained focused primarily on ending hostilities.
Trust Concerns Continue Affecting Diplomatic Progress
Iranian officials also reportedly expressed concerns that Washington could alter or reconsider earlier understandings reached during negotiations.
According to individuals close to the discussions, Tehran continued viewing trust as a major challenge affecting broader diplomatic progress.
Furthermore, Iranian officials stated that distrust toward the United States remained extremely high because of previous experiences and differing public positions.
Esmail Baghaei stated that negotiations had entered a final drafting stage involving a proposed 14-point memorandum intended to establish a framework for ending hostilities.
Officials also stated that Pakistan continued facilitating indirect communication between Tehran and Washington through mediation efforts.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials reportedly described negotiations as moving toward progress while remaining vulnerable to setbacks because of unresolved differences and continuing uncertainty surrounding future commitments.
Tehran Claims Washington Backtracking on Early Understandings in Ongoing Talks
Fars News Agency @FarsNews_Agency , which is closely aligned with Iranโs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps #IRGC, rejected reports claiming Israel would be exempt from obligations under the MOU.โฆ https://t.co/s7PsVkzpQL pic.twitter.com/pRV3B9unVF
— Basha ุจุงุดุง (@BashaReport) May 24, 2026
I have some initial thoughts on the draft MOU between #Iran and the U.S. as described by press reports:
(1) Nothing is final until it's final. Surprises are always possible given the events since 2025. Be prepared for the unexpected. President Trump I am sure is paying closeโฆ
— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) May 24, 2026
