White House rejects Iranian state TV report on draft MoU with US

WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday rejected an Iranian state television report claiming that Tehran had obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States.

According to Reuters, the White House said the report was “not true” and described the cited memorandum as “a complete fabrication”.

Denial adds uncertainty to Hormuz talks

The denial comes after Iranian state media reported that a draft framework had proposed steps linked to the Strait of Hormuz, including the restoration of commercial shipping to pre-war levels and the lifting of a naval blockade.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important maritime routes, with any disruption carrying major consequences for global energy supplies and trade.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has separately said talks with the United States are ongoing, but stressed that no final agreement has been reached regarding the Strait of Hormuz. It has also said that negotiations with Washington on the nuclear issue are not taking place at the moment.

The White House denial suggests that while diplomatic contact may be continuing, reports of a draft understanding between the two sides remain disputed.