Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say
US media say Trump changed terms in a proposed Iran deal, slowing talks while Tehran and Washington trade warnings.
Intelligence analysis by GPT-5.4 Mini
Reports say Trump sent back a revised framework for ending the US-Israel war on Iran, adding tougher terms and delaying a final decision. The talks now hinge on nuclear limits, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's response.
Two sides are trying to make a big deal to stop a war. One side, led by Trump, wants stricter rules before agreeing.
The tricky parts are what happens to Iran's nuclear stuff and who can use a very important sea path where lots of oil ships travel. It is like trying to finish a school team truce, but one side keeps changing the rules.
Iran says it is not trying to make nuclear weapons, and its military warns ships to follow its rules in the waterway. That is why the talks matter far beyond one country: they can affect war, safety, and oil around the world.
Analysis
What changed
US media reports say President Donald Trump sought to revise several terms in a proposed deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran. According to the New York Times, the changes made the proposal tougher, and the updated framework was sent back to Iran for review.
What the reports say
Axios reported that Trump wanted stronger language on points he considered essential, including how Iran's nuclear material would be handled. A senior US official told Axios that Iran could take three days to respond, while also saying the administration wanted a deal but would wait for Trump to get what he asked for.
AFP reported that the proposal had been awaiting Trump's approval after a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday, but no final decision was made. The new wording could push talks out by days before any judgment is made on whether the deal can end the war, which began after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
Main issues in dispute
Trump has said any deal must stop Iran from ever developing nuclear weapons and reopen the blocked Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries roughly 20 percent of the world's oil supply. In response, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the country controls the strait and warned that foreign commercial and military vessels could be targeted if they do not follow passage rules.
Tehran also repeats that it does not want nuclear weapons. The article notes that in March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard told Congress that Washington continued to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon.
Key points
- US media reports say Trump tightened the terms of a proposed Iran deal.
- The revised framework was reportedly sent back to Iran for review.
- Key disputes include Iran's nuclear material and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran warned foreign vessels could be targeted if they ignore its passage rules.
- Talks may take days longer before a final decision is reached.
