Iran rejected a reported draft of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S., calling the text published by Bloomberg inaccurate [1].
The dispute highlights the fragility of diplomatic communications between Tehran and Washington. Any perceived leak or misrepresentation of negotiated terms can derail sensitive talks and undermine trust between the two nations.
Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team, said that the text published by Bloomberg does not reflect the agreed-upon wording [2]. The agency said that the final text of the memorandum will not be published, citing an agreement between the two parties to keep the document private [2].
According to a source close to the Iranian negotiation team, the drafting process for the memorandum of understanding with Washington had not been completed at the time of the report [3]. This suggests that the leaked version was either an early draft or an external interpretation of the discussions.
"The text of the memorandum of understanding is inaccurate," the source said [1].
Reports of the leak surfaced on May 28, 2026 [1]. The Iranian side said that the confidentiality of the final text is a prerequisite of the agreement between the parties [2].
"The text of the memorandum of understanding published by Bloomberg is inaccurate and the final text will not be published according to the agreement between the two parties," Tasnim said [2].
This development follows a period of tentative diplomatic engagement. The insistence on secrecy regarding the final document indicates that both parties may be attempting to avoid public pressure or political backlash within their respective domestic spheres before a formal deal is reached.
“"The text of the memorandum of understanding is inaccurate,"”
The rejection of the Bloomberg report suggests that Iran is prioritizing strict confidentiality to protect the viability of its negotiations with the U.S. By publicly distancing itself from the leaked text, Tehran is attempting to reset the narrative and ensure that the terms of any potential agreement are not preempted by media speculation, which could constrain the flexibility of negotiators on both sides.
