Report: Trump Furious After Leak of Draft U.S.-Iran Agreement, Orders Pushback Against “Weak Deal” Claims

Negotiations between the United States and Iran reportedly faced a serious setback after confidential portions of a draft memorandum of understanding expected to be discussed in Geneva were leaked to the media.

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump was angered by the publication of details that appeared to suggest the United States was taking a more flexible position toward Tehran, particularly regarding the timing of sanctions relief and access to frozen funds.

Trump Orders Immediate Response

The leaked sections sparked concern inside the administration, with reports indicating Trump viewed the leak as an attempt to portray the United States as backing down during negotiations.

According to the report, Trump instructed senior officials, advisers, and administration spokespeople to aggressively counter what he viewed as a misleading narrative. The goal was to make clear that Iran would not receive economic benefits before meeting strict U.S. conditions.

According to reports, Trump argued that Tehran was attempting to create the impression that Washington was making concessions before Iran fulfilled its obligations.

Reported U.S. Conditions for Relief

As part of the administration's public response, officials reportedly emphasized several key conditions that Iran would be required to meet before receiving sanctions relief or broader economic benefits.

• Complete dismantling and decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

• A full halt to uranium enrichment activities.

• An end to funding and arming regional proxy organizations, including Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Administration officials reportedly stressed that any sanctions relief would only come after practical and verifiable steps were taken by Tehran.

Political Pressure on Trump

The controversy comes as Trump faces scrutiny from critics who have compared the emerging framework to the 2015 nuclear agreement negotiated during the Obama administration.

Trump withdrew the United States from that agreement during his first term, arguing that it failed to adequately prevent Iran’s nuclear ambitions and did not address Tehran’s support for terrorist organizations across the Middle East.

Some security analysts and Republican lawmakers have reportedly warned that any new agreement must avoid the shortcomings they believe existed in the previous deal.

Focus on Interim Understanding

According to reports, the current strategy under discussion would involve an initial memorandum of understanding in Geneva while leaving several major technical issues for future negotiations.

Among the issues reportedly expected to be addressed in later talks are the disposition of enriched uranium stockpiles and additional details surrounding Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

The reported framework is also aimed at reducing tensions in the region and helping stabilize global energy markets amid ongoing concerns about shipping routes and oil prices.

At this stage, no final agreement has been announced, and the details remain subject to negotiation.