Fact Check: Did Iran say it does not trust Trump over his shifting positions?
TEHRAN, IRAN: After reports surfaced that a broader memorandum of understanding between the United States, Iran, and regional countries had been “largely negotiated,” a rumor began circulating online claiming that Iran announced it did not trust President Donald Trump because he frequently changes his stance.
The alleged remark quickly spread across social media platforms, with users debating whether Iranian officials had publicly criticized Trump’s inconsistent statements during the ongoing negotiations. Here is a closer look at the viral claim.
Claim: Iran announced that it does not trust Donald Trump
According to the viral claim, Iran announced that it “does not trust Trump, as he says one thing in the morning and another by the evening.”
The claim spread on multiple social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and Threads, garnering hundreds of thousands of views.
The posts sparked mixed reactions online. Some users criticized Trump and suggested the negotiations had become unstable, while others questioned whether the statement was authentic and asked for a verified source.
Fact Check: Iran did not make such an announcement
Although Iranian officials have expressed skepticism toward Trump in the past due to what they described as contradictory or inconsistent public statements, there is no verified evidence that Iran officially issued the specific remark circulating online.
The quote appears to be a paraphrased interpretation of broader Iranian concerns rather than a direct statement from the government.
No official announcement from the Islamic Republic of Iran or reports from Iranian state media support the viral claim.
Additionally, searches for the exact quote did not produce any credible reporting from major news organizations. If Iran had formally issued such a statement, it likely would have received widespread media coverage.
Iran deal talks face Republican pushback amid negotiation delays
The secrecy surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly slowed negotiations between Tehran and the Trump administration.
A senior administration official said on Sunday, May 24, that Iran’s supreme leader had agreed to the basic terms of a draft deal, while Trump claimed on Truth Social that a final decision could arrive within days.
Over the weekend, Trump also said negotiators had been advised not to rush into an agreement, despite earlier suggesting that a broader deal had already been largely negotiated.
The proposed framework reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and continued discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
The negotiations have triggered divisions among Republicans. Senator Ted Cruz reportedly criticized the emerging agreement and called it a major mistake.
Meanwhile, Senator Roger Wicker warned that a ceasefire arrangement could undermine progress made during Operation Epic Fury.
Representative Mike Lawler, however, defended the administration’s approach, arguing that the United States had successfully pushed the remaining elements of the regime into serious negotiations.
