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Mistrust Persists in U.S.-Iran Negotiations as Ceasefire Discussion Continues
By Al Jazeera Staff
Published May 29, 2026
In a meeting held in the Situation Room, President Donald Trump is expected to make a “final determination” regarding a potential agreement with Iran that could extend a current ceasefire and facilitate the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Despite ongoing talks, significant mistrust remains between Washington and Tehran. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, emphasized on Friday that any agreement would be evaluated based on actions rather than promises.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump outlined specific conditions for Iran, which include a commitment to not develop nuclear weapons, the unrestricted operation of the Strait of Hormuz, the removal of mines in the Strait, and the destruction of Iran’s buried enriched uranium.
“Ships caught in the Strait due to our remarkable Naval Blockade, which will now be lifted, may start the process of ‘heading home!’” Trump wrote. He also stated that no financial transactions would occur until further notice, indicating that while some less critical items may have been agreed upon, a comprehensive deal has yet to be finalized.
Al Jazeera correspondent Patty Culhane reported from the White House that past negotiations have often led to misunderstandings, where deals were claimed to be reached but later proved otherwise. She noted that the current terms appear to heavily favor U.S. demands without addressing Iranian concerns.
Uncertainty continues to cloud the status of a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU), particularly as both parties aim to conclude a three-month-long conflict. On Thursday, White House sources informed Al Jazeera that a tentative agreement had been reached to extend the ceasefire for an additional 60 days to facilitate formal negotiations; however, Trump has not yet approved this arrangement.
Earlier on Friday, Ghalibaf reaffirmed Tehran’s stance, stating that it does not trust “guarantees and words,” insisting that only tangible actions matter in the negotiation process. “No action will be taken before the other side acts,” he added, without providing further details.
In remarks that signified the stakes of any potential agreement, Ghalibaf stated, “The winner of any agreement is the one who is better prepared for war the day after.”
Meanwhile, Iranian state news agency Fars reported that the agreement with the United States is nearing final ratification, although no conclusive decision has been made. Sources indicated that the MOU does not include provisions for the destruction of Iran’s nuclear materials and mentioned that measures for reopening the Strait of Hormuz may involve monitoring and inspection of vessels.
