Trump Says Iran Deal Negotiated, Iran Calls Violation
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- Trump claimed the US‑Iran ceasefire agreement was “largely negotiated” on April 17, then later admitted talks were still ongoing, prompting accusations of overselling the deal.
- Draft US‑Iran memorandum sparked a sharp backlash in Washington and alarm in Israel, as legislators raised fresh questions over sanctions relief and nuclear negotiations.
- Sen. Rubio warned the Iran deal must be “a good deal or there isn’t going to be one,” echoing concerns that negotiations could stall for days.
- Iranian media reported that Tehran’s negotiators are demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as a condition for any US‑Iran agreement.
- Iran accused the United States of a “grave violation” of the ceasefire, saying the U.S. has not upheld its side of the pact.
Why it matters: The $24 billion asset demand and sanctions relief debate intersect with a tight U.S. energy market, where crude inventories are down 900 barrels, and congressional backlash and Israeli alarm add pressure on the pact, influencing Trump’s political capital.
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