President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking major changes to a proposed agreement with Iran after a Situation Room meeting failed to finalize a deal. The administration is continuing negotiations aimed at a broader framework to reduce Middle East tensions, address Iran’s nuclear program, and maintain a fragile regional ceasefire.
Earlier reports said negotiators had nearly completed a 60-day memorandum of understanding covering a temporary ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, limits on Iran’s nuclear activity, and regional issues involving Israel and Hezbollah. However, officials now say Trump withheld approval and requested revisions before signing. The president is pushing for stricter terms on Iran’s nuclear program, especially regarding its enriched uranium stockpile and how it would be secured or destroyed, along with clearer timelines.
Trump also wants stronger guarantees on maritime access. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, stating it should be **“immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions.”** He also said Iran **“must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb”** and called for removal of water mines and restrictions on nuclear material before sanctions relief.
Officials remain cautiously optimistic, with one stating, **“There will be a deal,”** though the timing is uncertain. They noted communication challenges within Iran and internal political tensions affecting negotiations. Iranian officials, however, deny any final agreement has been reached.
The talks occur amid broader regional instability and continued military pressure. U.S. officials say military options remain available if diplomacy fails, while stressing that negotiations remain the priority. Despite delays, both sides continue working toward a possible agreement, though key disagreements over nuclear guarantees and regional security remain unresolved.
