US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Hit New Turbulence as Trump Demands Further Concessions

President Donald Trump is once again seeking modifications to the proposed agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict that began earlier this year, according to U.S. media outlets.

The revisions center on key issues including secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The White House has declined to comment on the reports.

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated firmly on Sunday that no agreement would be acceptable unless Tehran’s fundamental rights are completely guaranteed.

Following a high-level meeting in the Situation Room on Friday, Trump and his senior advisors failed to reach a definitive decision on advancing the framework for a prolonged ceasefire.

The current draft, initially disclosed by Axios, proposes a 60-day halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a structured process to resume discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities. It also includes potential sanctions relief that could release billions of dollars in Iranian assets currently frozen abroad.

This latest round of requested edits comes amid intense back-and-forth negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Just days earlier, officials had announced a preliminary memorandum of understanding, subject to final approval by both Trump and Iranian leadership.

In a Thursday interview on Fox News with his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, the president emphasized his core demand: “The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons.” He added that he feels “no hurry” to finalize any deal.

A White House spokesperson reinforced this position, noting that Trump will only accept terms that benefit America and strictly prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

During a visit to Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark reminder that U.S. military options remain fully available if negotiations collapse, stating that American munitions stockpiles are more than adequate for renewed operations.

Iranian responses have been cautious. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described ongoing public statements as “speculation,” while state media reported that Tehran insists on the release of frozen assets before engaging in detailed nuclear negotiations. Pakistan continues to serve as an intermediary in the process.

According to CBS News, these amendments represent the third set of changes requested by President Trump since the ceasefire took effect on April 8. Despite periodic expressions of optimism from the U.S. side, the two parties remain engaged in active revisions with no final agreement yet secured.