Tehran, Iran — Iranian officials pushed back Sunday against President Donald Trump’s claims that a broader agreement between Washington and Tehran is “largely negotiated,” calling some of the public statements surrounding the talks “inconsistent with reality.”
The dispute centers partly on the future status of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route that became a flashpoint following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran earlier this year. Iranian officials insisted any agreement would preserve Tehran’s authority over the strategic waterway.
According to reports, negotiations involving the United States, Iran, and international mediators have focused on several issues, including sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions, maritime security, and preventing further regional military escalation. Pakistan has reportedly helped facilitate portions of the discussions.
Trump said Sunday that negotiations were progressing but suggested U.S. negotiators should not rush toward a final agreement, stating that “time is on our side.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reiterated Washington’s demand that Iran surrender enriched uranium stockpiles as part of any long-term deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu separately warned Trump that any agreement must fully eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat and preserve Israel’s freedom to respond militarily to regional dangers.
Despite growing diplomatic activity, major disagreements remain unresolved between Washington and Tehran over sanctions, nuclear oversight, and regional security arrangements.
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