WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has sought tougher terms in a proposed agreement to extend the ceasefire with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US media reported on Saturday, as negotiations remained unresolved despite high-level talks at the White House.
According to The New York Times, Trump requested changes to several provisions of a draft deal that had been awaiting his approval, sending a revised framework back to Iran for consideration. The changes reportedly strengthen provisions that Trump considers critical, including the handling of Iran’s nuclear material.
Axios reported that Trump wanted to reinforce multiple elements of the proposal, particularly measures aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
The revisions could prolong negotiations for days as Washington and Tehran seek to preserve a fragile ceasefire that followed the conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28.
Trump met with national security advisers in the White House Situation Room on Friday but emerged without making a final decision on whether to proceed with the agreement.
