Trump Requests Revisions to US-Iran Agreement, Media Reports

According to recent US media reports, President Donald Trump has asked for modifications to a proposed agreement with Iran designed to halt the conflict that erupted earlier this year. CBS News, partnering with the BBC for US news coverage, indicated that the requested changes specifically address the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium. The White House declined to comment when contacted for this story.

Tehran has firmly stated that any agreement must fully protect Iranian interests. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s lead negotiator, declared on Sunday that Iran would not consent to a deal unless its rights were completely secured.

Prior to this latest development, the President and his senior advisors convened on Friday to finalize the framework for extending the ceasefire with Iran. However, the meeting ended without clear direction on subsequent actions.

The most recent version of the proposal, initially detailed by Axios on Saturday, outlines a 60-day halt to hostilities, a mandate to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a structure for restarting negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear activities. CBS reported that if diplomatic efforts advance, the deal might include sanctions relief for Iran, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in frozen assets.

These reports of additional edits represent the latest phase in days of intense negotiations between Washington and Tehran regarding the terms of an accord to end the months-long war. On Thursday, US officials announced that both nations had agreed on a framework, described as a memorandum of understanding, subject to final approval from President Trump and Iranian leadership.

In a Thursday interview on his daughter-in-law Lara Trump’s Fox News program, the President emphasized his stance on nuclear issues. "The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They've agreed to that, and it was very interesting," he stated. He also noted that he was "no hurry" to finalize an agreement.

Before the Friday Situation Room meeting, Trump signaled a willingness to accept the deal. Following the meeting, a White House official clarified the President's position: "President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon."

Axios reported that Trump requested several amendments during the Friday meeting, and it now appears he has sought further changes. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking from Singapore over the weekend, warned that military strikes could resume if the deal fails to meet the President’s standards. "Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions," Hegseth remarked.

Iranian officials have questioned the US narrative. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state media that until a definitive conclusion is reached, "everything that is being said now is speculation." According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, discussions over the text are continuing, with both sides regularly suggesting amendments. Iranian media also highlighted that Tehran requires the release of frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program can proceed.

Pakistan has been facilitating mediation between the two nations. CBS News noted that Sunday’s reports mark the third round of edits Trump has made to the US proposal. Since the ceasefire took effect on April 8, the President has frequently indicated that a deal was imminent and that negotiations were moving forward, yet no formal agreement has been signed to date.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-05-31 22:54:20 UTC