Reports about a possible US Iran MoU created fresh debate on Thursday after American media claimed that negotiators from both countries had reached a draft agreement. However, Iranian officials and media sources quickly rejected those claims and said discussions were still underway.
According to the report, the proposed US Iran MoU would extend the current ceasefire for 60 days and open formal negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. The report also stated that former US President Donald Trump had not yet approved the understanding and wanted more time to review the proposal.
US officials reportedly said Iranian negotiators were ready to sign the document and had received the required approvals. Still, Tehran has not officially confirmed this position.
The reported US Iran MoU includes several major points linked to regional security and trade. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would continue without restrictions, while Iran would reportedly remove naval mines from the waterway within 30 days. The proposal also mentions lifting the US naval blockade on Iranian ports in stages as commercial shipping activity returns to normal.
The agreement could also allow limited sanctions relief. Reports claimed Washington may issue waivers to help Iran resume oil exports and discuss the release of frozen Iranian funds. Humanitarian aid and the delivery of essential goods were also expected to be part of future talks.
Another key part of the proposal focuses on Iran’s nuclear activities. US officials reportedly want discussions on Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and future uranium enrichment policies during the 60-day negotiation period.
Despite these reports, senior US officials avoided confirming that a final deal had been reached. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the final decision would rest with Trump. He added that Washington still considered Iran’s nuclear programme and security in the Strait of Hormuz as critical concerns.
Iranian media outlets strongly challenged the Western reports. Sources linked to Iran’s negotiating team said the document had not been finalized and dismissed claims that only a formal announcement was pending. They stressed that Iran had not informed Pakistani mediators about any completed agreement.
Iranian officials also repeated that negotiations with the US are still continuing. Ebrahim Azizi said progress would only happen if Washington accepted Iran’s conditions. Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned that Tehran would not sign any agreement that goes against the country’s national interests.