Trump Sends Revised Peace Plan to Iran
President Trump dispatched a modified peace plan to Tehran on Friday, seeking clearer commitments regarding Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and nuclear activities, alongside discussions about reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This followed his hesitation to approve the initial framework during a recent Situation Room meeting with senior advisers.
According to reports, including one from Axios, Trump is looking for more explicit guidelines on the transfer of Iran’s highly enriched uranium. He has also proposed revisions that would address the future reopening of the critical waterway.
CBS News and the New York Times confirmed that these requested changes are partly intended to encourage a swift response from Tehran concerning the existing agreement.
The planned memorandum could potentially extend the current fragile ceasefire for another 60 days, as indirect negotiations continue over Iran’s nuclear agenda, sanctions relief, the freezing of Iranian assets, and maritime security in the strategically crucial waterway.
The amendments were discussed for about two hours in the White House Situation Room, where Trump met with national security advisers but ultimately chose not to immediately endorse the framework agreement.
A White House official mentioned that Trump aims to secure deals that substantially benefit the United States, adhere to critical boundaries, and ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
Axios also noted that Trump specifically requested further clarification on managing Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. An administration official remarked that there are more specifics regarding how the U.S. will procure these materials and the associated timeline.
In a separate report, the New York Times indicated Trump was frustrated with the slow pace of Iran’s responses, especially concerning parts of the proposal about potential sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets. The report suggested that these stricter amendments could pressure the Iranian government to accept a broader agreement already sent to Iran’s Supreme Leader for consideration.
Similarly, CBS News reported that Trump’s amendments focused on removing aspects related to highly enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials asserted that a final deal had not yet been completed. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that consultations are ongoing and cautioned against drawing conclusions prior to tangible outcomes.
In another addition, the Revolutionary Guards-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran plans to submit its own revisions to the U.S. proposal. An official noted that document exchanges are ongoing and Iran would formulate its own amendments as needed, emphasizing that nothing is finalized yet.
In a recent Fox News interview, Trump conveyed his intent to pursue negotiations while asserting that Iran must offer stronger assurances regarding its nuclear intentions. He expressed a preference for a deal, as doing so would allow for the immediate reopening of the Strait. However, he emphasized a need for guarantees against nuclear armament.
Trump pointed out that, in the past, Iran has claimed it would refrain from developing nuclear weapons—which he questioned, suggesting what if Iran chose to acquire them externally instead.
According to Trump, the current agreement stipulates that Iran will neither develop nor seek to purchase military weapons. He warned that failure in negotiations may rekindle conflict, stating he believes progress is being made but is prepared to seek alternatives if necessary.
Moreover, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted that military action could be a possibility if Iran does not accept Trump’s terms, indicating that the American stockpile is ready for such action.
Overall, the situation is complex, with ongoing indirect negotiations being facilitated by Pakistani mediators as both sides exchange revised drafts of the proposed agreement.
