Trump Revises Iran Deal Framework to Accelerate Negotiations
President Trump has submitted modified terms for a proposed peace deal with Iran, aimed at expediting negotiations by increasing pressure on Tehran to accept the current framework.
President Trump has strengthened the terms of a potential peace deal with Iran and sent the revisions for further consideration. While the exact changes to the agreement remain undisclosed, officials indicated that the modifications reflect Mr. Trump's concerns over previous commitments to unfreeze Iranian funds, a condition he criticized in the prior administration's approach to Iran's nuclear program.
Frustration with the slow response from Iran to U.S. proposals has prompted these adjustments, as discussions have involved intermediaries from countries like Pakistan. The new, stricter proposal is intended to accelerate the process, pressuring Iranian leadership, including supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, to approve the framework sent earlier.
Negotiations have faced hurdles in reaching Khamenei, meaning any revisions could lead to further delays. Discussions in the Situation Room on Friday, which lasted two hours, concluded without a formal announcement on the next steps. The proposed framework would conclude U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran in exchange for Iran lifting its blockade of the vital Strait of Hormuz. More complex issues, such as Iran's nuclear ambitions, are expected to be addressed in subsequent discussions.