Iran submits amendments, rejects Trump’s ceasefire changes, report says

What happened

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reports that Tehran has submitted new amendments to a draft memorandum of understanding under discussion with Washington, explicitly rejecting changes proposed by US President Donald Trump. The source cited by Tasnim stresses these US amendments have not been accepted by Iran.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure or battlefield claim should be read as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source. The report indicates that these developments are part of ongoing negotiations aiming at a ceasefire, though the exact content of Iran’s amendments or the US proposals is not detailed in the source. This suggests continuing diplomatic friction and possible delays in reaching an agreement.

Given the historical context of sensitive negotiations involving Iran’s regional and security policies—including its nuclear program and proxy conflicts—any setbacks in ceasefire talks could exacerbate tensions and uncertainty in the Middle East.

Known from the source

• Iran has submitted new amendments to a draft memorandum of understanding related to a ceasefire with Washington.
• Iran has not accepted the ceasefire changes proposed by US President Donald Trump.
• Tasnim News Agency, a semi-official Iranian outlet, cited an informed source for these details.
• The negotiations over the ceasefire are ongoing.
• The source stresses that Trump’s amendments should not be interpreted as accepted by Iran.

What remains unclear

Tasnim’s reference to an ‘informed source’ highlights that the information stems from within Iranian official circles, but the details remain limited and no independent confirmation of Iran’s revised draft or the US response is available from the supplied context.

What remains unclear: Verification of the exact amendments Iran has submitted to the draft ceasefire agreement. Confirmation of the US position on Iran’s amendments and response to the reported rejection. Cross-checking whether other credible sources corroborate Tasnim’s report. Ensure cautious language around claims of rejection and amendment without independent confirmation.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: Middle East Eye. Open the source.