Iran fools Trump in peace talks? After freeing $25 billion assets, Tehran says ‘no nuclear deal made’

Iran has pushed back against U.S. claims of progress in nuclear negotiations, with Iranian state media insisting Tehran has not accepted any binding nuclear commitments during ongoing talks with Washington. The clarification came after reports suggested Iran could eventually relinquish its enriched uranium stockpile under a future agreement. Iranian outlets said only a broad political understanding exists so far, while details on uranium transfers and verification mechanisms remain unresolved. Reports also indicate a possible interim U.S.–Iran memorandum could temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports and establish timelines for wider ceasefire measures, Hormuz security steps and future nuclear negotiations across the region.