White House rejects Iran report claiming US-Iran peace deal draft, calls it ‘fabrication’

Washington: The White House has rejected claims by Iranian state television that the United States and Iran have agreed to a draft framework for a peace deal aimed at ending the West Asia conflict, calling the report a “complete fabrication”.

The Iranian report had alleged that a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been reached between Washington and Tehran, outlining steps such as lifting a naval blockade on Iran and the withdrawal of US forces from the Gulf region as part of a broader de-escalation plan.

Responding strongly, the White House dismissed the claims and urged the public not to trust the report. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), it said, “This report from Iranian controlled media is not true and the MOU they ‘released’ is a complete fabrication. Nobody should believe what Iranian state media is putting out. FACTS MATTER.”

According to the Iranian media report, the proposed framework suggested that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could return to pre-conflict levels within a month, provided certain conditions were met. These reportedly included a reduction of US military presence near Iran. It also claimed that Tehran would manage commercial shipping in coordination with regional partners such as Oman, while excluding military vessels.

However, US officials reiterated that no such agreement or near-finalised draft exists between the two countries.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital global energy route, with a large share of the world’s oil shipments passing through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to international markets. Any disruption or diplomatic development in the region carries significant implications for global energy prices and geopolitical stability.