President Donald Trump rejected Iran's account of a deal with the U.S., saying it has "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. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!," Trump added, warning Tehran to "better get their act together, and FAST!"
It is the latest instance where the U.S. and Iran clash over the content of their memorandum of understanding when it appears to be inches away from being signed.
Iranian state news agency IRNA said on Friday that the terms of the agreement does not include giving up control of the Hormuz Strait, which Tehran is seeking to control following the war.
"Iran makes no commitment in this text to cede the management of the strait or the restoration of conditions that existed prior to the American and Israeli military aggression," the news agency said. The country has been seeking to charge ships transiting through the key waterway as a way to seek compensation for damages sustained in the war.
IRNA also said that Tehran won't give up its right to enrich uranium in any deal with the U.S. Negotiations on the country's nuclear program would begin after the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
"Issues such as Iran's right to enrich uranium and the retention of enriched material by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be emphasized with a view to their inclusion in the final agreement," the news agency noted.
Axios, in turn, noted that the document would extend a ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, when nuclear negotiations would be held. Two sources familiar with the matter told the outlet that the deal had been approved by high-ranking Iranian officials but not yet by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Before the latest publication, Reuters reported that the document could be signed in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday.
Citing a source familiar with the matter, Reuters detailed that the language of the document is still being written. Some sticking points remain, including Iran's demand that fighting also stops in Lebanon, where Israel has been striking its ally, Hezbollah.
The report went on to claim that the goal is for the document to be finalized on Saturday so it can be signed on Sunday, likely by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf.
