Trump warns of ‘fraudsters’ amid US-Iran talks, says only official terms will count

US President Donald Trump has claimed that unauthorised individuals are attempting to interfere in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran by circulating what he described as “fraudulent” agreements and communications.

In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said that “numerous agreements, lists, and letters” are being distributed by people who have “absolutely nothing to do” with the diplomatic process. He alleged that many of these actors are “fraudsters” and “charlatans,” warning they would be exposed following a federal investigation.

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Trump stressed that only one set of “meaningful points” is recognized by the United States, adding that these terms are being discussed privately behind closed doors as part of negotiations with Iran. According to him, these points form the basis of a ceasefire understanding and are “reasonable” and straightforward to implement.

He also took aim at CNN, accusing the outlet of sharing what he called “fake news” by citing a source without authority who allegedly claimed influence over the process.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions and fragile diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, where unofficial narratives and competing claims continue to circulate alongside formal negotiations.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a two-week conditional ceasefire to pause hostilities across the region, including Lebanon. However, Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hezbollah was explicitly excluded from the truce.

The Israeli military carried out what it called the largest strikes on Lebanon since the start of the war, hitting over 100 sites across Beirut, the Beqaa Valley, and southern Lebanon within minutes. Lebanese authorities reported hundreds of casualties, with at least 1,530 killed and thousands injured in the escalation.

Iranian officials warned that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon could force Tehran to withdraw from the ceasefire. A source cited by Tasnim News Agency said, “Iran will withdraw from the agreement if violations of the ceasefire by the Zionist regime continue through attacks on Lebanon.” Meanwhile, oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has already been suspended, with only a limited number of vessels allowed to pass since the ceasefire began.