An Iranian source has denied reports that a memorandum of understanding with the United States has been finalized, saying the draft text remains incomplete and has not yet been approved by Tehran.

Tasnim News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a source close to Iran’s negotiating team, that contrary to Western claims, the text of the proposed memorandum has not been settled.

The source said the document is still not in its final form and that Iran has not informed the Pakistani mediator of any confirmation that the agreement has been completed.

In parallel, a member of Iran’s media team close to the negotiating delegation, Saeid Ajorloo, reiterated that Tehran has not approved the memorandum and has not formally notified intermediaries of acceptance.

He added that if the United States fails to return frozen Iranian assets, any agreement would include a clause allowing Iran to withdraw, warning that Tehran would resume its previous measures in the Strait of Hormuz in case of violations.

Ajorloo also said Iran has made no nuclear commitments in ongoing negotiations with Washington.

Draft framework still under discussion

Earlier reports from Iranian state television had presented an unofficial draft framework for a possible US-Iran understanding, which remains under negotiation.

According to those reports, any final agreement reached within 60 days could be submitted for adoption as a binding UN Security Council resolution.

The draft outlined preliminary understandings, including Iranian oversight of maritime transit in coordination with Oman, a US commitment to withdraw forces from areas near Iran, and the lifting of maritime restrictions. In return, Iran would increase commercial shipping levels to pre-crisis levels, excluding military vessels.

Despite ongoing diplomatic engagement involving Pakistan and Qatar, talks have reportedly stalled over two major issues for Tehran: Ending the war in Lebanon and securing the release of frozen Iranian funds, with nuclear discussions expected to follow in later stages.

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