President Donald Trump challenged Iranian media reports about ceasefire conditions on Friday, labeling them as “fake news” and stating the published terms don’t align with the written accord negotiated between the United States and Iran.
Trump’s remarks followed less than a day after he called off scheduled U.S. military operations against Iran and revealed a peace initiative designed to resolve the ongoing tensions.
Using Truth Social, President Trump posted: “The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth.”
Trump was addressing a 14-point framework that Mehr News agency released on Friday. The reported plan contained elements such as a $300 billion economic recovery and reconstruction package for Iran, complete removal of international military forces from regions near Iran, and lifting of energy-focused sanctions.
After President Trump’s Thursday evening statement, Iranian news outlets indicated “a high probability that the regime will approve that proposal.” However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry claimed the United States had altered certain aspects of the initial agreement.
President Trump also expressed doubt about successfully negotiating with Tehran.
“Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!”
The president additionally stated: “Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST!”
These statements emerged while military operations persisted despite the ceasefire declaration. Reuters indicated that a U.S. official confirmed American forces stopped two suicide drones aimed at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the night. Iranian news sources described explosions close to Sirik, while Fars reported Iranian military actions blocked a tanker from accessing the waterway without proper coordination.
NBC disclosed that U.S. military units were roughly three hours away from executing planned attacks when President Trump declared the suspension on Thursday. The network reported that naval forces had already readied weapons and modified air mission strategies. Kharg Island, which President Trump had earlier mentioned as a possible target, was excluded from the authorized strike plan.
