White House Rejects Iran’s Published 10-Point Plan as ‘Fraudulent’ Amid Ceasefire Confusion

The White House and President Trump have rejected a 10-point plan published by Iran as "fraudulent," asserting that the real working framework remains private.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 8, 2026, 1:02 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Times of Israel

The War of Frameworks: Washington vs. Tehran

The diplomatic relief following the midnight ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been replaced by a "war of information" over the specific terms of the truce. Iranian state media, citing the National Security Council in Tehran, published a 10-point plan that included several "red line" concessions for Washington, such as the acceptance of uranium enrichment and a total end to international sanctions. On Wednesday, a senior U.S. official dismissed the document on condition of anonymity, stating flatly, "The document being reported by media outlets is not the working framework." This discrepancy has raised urgent questions about the stability of the 14-day window for negotiations.

President Trump Blasts ‘Fraudsters and Charlatans’ on Truth Social

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to personally intervene in the narrative, suggesting that the published lists are the work of "total fraudsters" and "charlatans." In a seething post, Trump claimed that numerous "agreements, lists, and letters" are being circulated by people who have "absolutely nothing to do" with the official negotiations. He further alleged that a version of the plan reported by CNN was "made up" by a "Nigerian news site"—a claim that appears to be part of a broader federal investigation the President has threatened into the source of the leaks. Trump emphasized that the only "meaningful points" acceptable to the U.S. would remain behind "closed doors."

Contradictory Claims on the Strait of Hormuz and Sanctions

The primary point of contention lies in the control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The Iranian-published plan notably claimed that Tehran would retain "continued control" over the strategic waterway and that the U.S. would "accept" its current enrichment levels. These claims run directly contrary to the "total destruction" ultimatum Trump delivered just hours before the ceasefire, in which he demanded the immediate and unconditional opening of the strait. U.S. officials maintain that the actual agreement involves a "status quo" pause that does not grant Iran these strategic wins, leading to a "chaotic" final few hours of mediation on Monday night.