US President Donald Trump has erupted in fury after Iran leaked what he called "fake news" details of a draft peace settlement that critics have branded an "astonishing cave-in." The leaked document, published by Iranian media on Friday, outlines a deal that would give Tehran hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations, lift sanctions, and unfreeze assets—while leaving key issues like Iran's nuclear program and support for proxy groups unresolved.
Leaked Draft Details
The purported 14-point agreement includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days and an end to Iran's nuclear program. However, nuclear negotiations would be limited to just 60 days, a timeframe experts dismiss as "impossible" for a comprehensive deal. Crucially, Iran's support for groups like Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas is excluded from the draft, and Lebanon would be included in any peace settlement.
Trump's Response
Trump, who had earlier claimed a deal was imminent, lashed out at the leak, stating: "The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have nothing to do with the terms that were agreed to in writing. What they said... bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with." His outburst came as US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
Experts Weigh In
A Western security source who analyzed the document told the Mirror: "If this is genuine, it is not a negotiated peace. It is Iran playing Trump at his own game... This is a unilateral American strategic withdrawal disguised as a diplomatic breakthrough." The source noted that the US would abandon its declared war aims on Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure, settling only for the reopening of a chokepoint that "should never have been closed."
Financial Implications
The draft reportedly includes $300 billion in reconstruction funds for Iran, plus the release of $24 billion in blocked Iranian assets—half of which must be paid before talks begin. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said "most of the text was finalized" but that the US made new demands, leading to a stalemate.
Context
The leak comes amid heightened tensions, with US Navy ships launching Tomahawk missiles near Iranian waters. Trump's administration has been pushing for a deal to end the Middle East war, but critics argue the leaked terms represent a major concession to Tehran.
