US Offers Iran Sanctions Relief, Hormuz Security Guarantees in Exchange for Nuclear Limits; Tehran Rejects

Iran’s top negotiator warned that the United States is not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any nuclear deal without guarantees on the release of its frozen assets, according to AFP. The warning came after the Trump administration returned a revised proposal with stricter terms than earlier versions for further Iranian review, reports said.

Al-Monitor cited Iranian officials stating that Tehran does not trust the US as the Trump administration toughens terms in the nuclear negotiations. The Economic Times reported that Trump seeks tougher terms in the Iran peace deal and has sent the proposal back for review.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that until a clear conclusion is reached on the nuclear talks, all current statements remain speculation. The revised US framework includes demands that go beyond previous drafts, though specific new conditions were not detailed in the reports.

A temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States took effect in April. Both sides have continued to exchange proposed amendments to the text since then. Iranian news agency Fars reported that no clause barring tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz exists in the current drafts.

Iran’s ISNA news agency quoted lawmaker Alireza Salimi saying parliament would soon consider a plan for Iranian management of the strait that would include administrative fees.

A US military drone was reported near Iranian territorial waters in an incident cited by IRIB but not confirmed by Washington. No publicly released evidence has documented the precise extent of any recent military strikes on Iranian facilities.