Trump Tightens Terms in Potential Iran Deal, Sends Revised Draft
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the New York Times, citing U.S. officials, has reported that President Donald Trump has hardened the conditions of a potential agreement with Iran, sending amended proposals to Tehran. These U.S. officials, who requested anonymity, told the newspaper that Trump has expressed concerns regarding certain clauses in the proposed deal, particularly those related to the release of Iran’s financial assets.
One U.S. official informed the New York Times that Trump has voiced dissatisfaction with the prolonged duration of Iran’s response to Washington’s proposals. Several U.S. officials indicated to the newspaper that the objective of these recent amendments is to advance the framework of an agreement that has been presented to senior Iranian officials for review. The unnamed officials further stated that these revisions were developed with the involvement of some mediating countries, including Pakistan.
Another source told the New York Times that the proposed framework includes an end to conflicts in exchange for Iran ceasing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This source added that key points of contention, such as Iran’s nuclear program, will be deferred to subsequent negotiation rounds. In a related development, the Axios news portal, also quoting U.S. officials, reported that Trump is emphasizing the terms of a potential agreement with Iran and has dispatched revisions to the country.
A U.S. official told Axios that Trump is particularly interested in matters concerning Iran’s nuclear program, which are of personal importance to him. This U.S. official elaborated that last Friday, Trump requested amendments to the draft agreement that his representatives had formulated with their Iranian counterparts. The official noted that the U.S. President sought greater detail on the transfer or management of Iran’s enriched uranium. He added that Trump aims to revise certain clauses related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and his recent requests have initiated a new cycle of text exchange between Washington and Tehran.
The aforementioned official also suggested that reaching an agreement with Iran is plausible, but the finalization timeline remains unclear. A U.S. administration official added, “We hope to see progress on the Iran issue by early next week.” Concurrently, a White House official told Axios, “Washington is prepared to wait a week or more to achieve the desired outcome.”
