"Statements from Iranian officials that a deal regarding the exchange of prisoners has been reached are another especially cruel lie that only adds to the suffering of their families," State Department spokesman Ned Price clarified Sunday.

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<div class="author-bio"><p>Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.</p></div>

The U.S. and Iran have not reached an agreement on a prisoner exchange between the two countries, despite claims from a top Iranian official on Sunday.

US shoots down Iranian claims of prisoner swap agreement: 'Cruel lie'

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