Washington, June 1: U.S. media outlets report that President Donald Trump plans to modify the terms of the ongoing deal with Iran in an effort to end hostilities. Meanwhile, Tehran is preparing to introduce new changes as well.
According to sources, The New York Times indicated that the White House is awaiting Iran’s new response in this seemingly endless process. It appears that negotiations may revert to an initial and challenging stage.
The Adenkronos news agency cited an official stating that Trump aims to accelerate discussions while simultaneously increasing pressure to finalize the agreement quickly. However, he must also navigate Iran’s complex power structure.
In Tehran, any changes or agreements require final approval from the Supreme Leader. If modifications are made to the draft agreement, negotiations could extend further.
As reported by the Tasnim news agency, following Trump’s new proposals, Iran also wishes to add new changes to the agreement draft.
Axios reports that Trump seeks clearer and stricter regulations regarding Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, which could reach up to 60 percent. He also wants to clarify methods for reopening the Strait of Hormuz for maritime trade.
The current draft agreement stipulates that Iran is willing to commit to not developing nuclear weapons. It includes a 60-day timeframe for both countries to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and the future of its enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump aims to incorporate more precise regulations, especially concerning how and when the U.S. will acquire this material.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated, “I just need the guarantee that they will not develop nuclear weapons. They have accepted that.” He added that initially, Iran only stated they would not create nuclear weapons, but now the agreement includes a commitment that they will neither produce nor acquire them in any form.
He remarked, “Negotiating with them is very difficult and takes time, but I’m not in a hurry.”
The White House remains optimistic about the completion of this agreement.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mentioned on state television that discussions and exchanges of messages with the U.S. are still ongoing. However, he emphasized that no firm decisions can be made until there are concrete results. He stated, “What is being said now is merely speculation and should not be given much importance.”
Contrasting Araghchi’s softer stance, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern statement. He said, “We will not approve any agreement until we are fully assured that the rights of the Iranian people are secured.” Ghalibaf noted that those involved in diplomacy do not trust U.S. promises or statements.
Meanwhile, the political situation in Iran is reported to be increasingly complex. Reports indicate that President Masoud Pajeshkian has sent a letter of resignation to Mojtaba Khamenei. This information comes from a source linked to the London-based Iranian opposition website ‘Iran International,’ but the Iranian government quickly dismissed the news, labeling it as “false media reporting.”
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