Trump lashes out at Iran over leaked peace deal terms, denies media claims
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US President Donald Trump has criticised Iran following media reports on the terms of an emerging peace arrangement. In a post on Truth Social, he said the conditions circulated by Iranian media had “nothing to do” with what he claimed had been agreed in writing. Trump dismissed the reports as inaccurate, accusing Iranian media of spreading misleading claims and describing their statements on a potential deal as “weak and dishonourable.” He further said there was “no good faith” in dealings with Iran and urged Tehran to “get its act together quickly.” Meanwhile, Iran has not confirmed any timeline for formally signing an agreement with the US. A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that the core text of a possible deal has been largely finalised for the first time, marking what both sides appear to acknowledge as limited but notable progress despite heightened regional tensions in recent days. However, the spokesperson rejected reports suggesting that a date or venue had been set for a signing ceremony, calling such claims media speculation. He added that discussions are still focused on shaping a comprehensive agreement, and that additional time is needed for internal consultations with Iranian political and governing institutions. At the same time, diplomatic intermediaries — particularly Qatar and Pakistan — are reportedly maintaining active communication with both sides to support ongoing negotiations. According to Iranian media, the central priority at this stage is to bring an end to the current conflict and establish a 60-day framework during which broader issues, including the nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and economic arrangements, would be addressed. Overall, Iranian officials maintain that diplomacy remains active, but stress that no final agreement or fixed deadline has yet been reached. ‘Islamabad Declaration’: US-Iran deal likely to be signed in Geneva