Trump lashes out at Iran as details emerge on possible agreement

 

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• The agreement: An interim deal between the US and Iran would extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and pave the way for talks on Iran’s nuclear program, a diplomatic source told CNN. The source said the two sides agreed on the text of the memorandum of understanding, but it has yet to receive final signoff.

• Possible signing soon: A signing ceremony would most likely be held in Geneva, Switzerland, sources say — and it could take place as early as Sunday. Sources told CNN US military and security personnel are also planning for another round of peace talks this weekend amid the push for a deal.

• Trump touts deal: President Donald Trump said Thursday the US “ended the war with Iran,” calling it a “very strong memorandum of understanding.”

• Iran yet to confirm: Trump suggested Iran’s supreme leader was on board, but the Iranian Foreign Ministry said there’s been no final decision on any agreement.

Trump lashes out at Iran after terms of deal appear in state media

A day after declaring that an agreement with Iran was all but finalized, President Donald Trump decried Tehran as “dishonorable” for what he said were inaccurate descriptions of the proposal.

“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth,” he went on. “Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith.”

Iranian state media outlets reported earlier Friday on the contours of the deal, including that Iran would not commit to ceding management of the Strait of Hormuz and that the agreement would demand the release of $24 billion of Iran’s frozen funds.

Trump, in his message, said Iran’s continued targeting of ships in the strait was “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.”

“They better get their act together, and FAST!” he said.