White House rejects reported draft framework with Iran as ‘fabrication’
The White House has dismissed reports of a draft agreement with Iran as a fabrication. The alleged memorandum suggested the U.S. would withdraw forces and lift a naval blockade in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Officials emphasized that the claims originated from Iranian state media and should not be believed.
- ▪The White House called the reported draft memorandum a complete fabrication.
- ▪The alleged agreement claimed the U.S. would withdraw all forces from around Iran.
- ▪The White House stated that facts matter and urged skepticism towards Iranian state media.
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Politics breaking White House rejects reported draft framework with Iran as ‘fabrication’ By Caitlin Doornbos Published May 27, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The White House has shot down reports of a draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran that originated with Tehran’s state media, calling the document “a complete fabrication.” U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs Joint Base Andrews. REUTERS Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with members of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce.
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