A US-Iran deal was on the table. Then, Donald Trump reportedly requested changes to what his envoys agreed to

Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear deal have hit a block, as President Donald Trump reportedly requested significant changes to provisions on how enriched uranium is handled.

This development followed a Situation Room meeting held on Friday, which has since triggered another round of negotiations that could go on for several days. Two U.S. officials confirmed that Trump is particularly focused on strengthening the parts of the deal related to Iran’s nuclear material.

While the current draft includes a commitment from Iran not to pursue a nuclear weapon, it reportedly lacks specific concessions beyond that general promise. The existing memorandum of understanding outlines a 60-day window for both sides to negotiate nuclear commitments and potential sanctions relief. The initial plan was to address the disposal of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and place limits on further enrichment during that period.

Iran has not approved the final text

However, Trump wants to refine those sections before moving forward. A senior administration official said, “It’s more specifics about how the U.S. gets the material and the timing.” Beyond the nuclear components, Trump is also reportedly seeking to amend specific wording related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The senior administration official noted that it would likely take around three days for the Iranian side to respond, saying, “They’re literally in caves and they’re not using email.” While Trump announced the Friday meeting and appeared to be leaning toward accepting the deal, the White House has maintained a firm position on what any final agreement must include. 

A White House official stated that Trump “will only make a deal that is good for America, satisfies his redlines and makes sure Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.” Reports have also emerged that the U.S. is considering renaming the Iran war to reset the congressional clock, with Trump already meeting with generals on the matter.

There has been conflicting information over the status of the agreement. Iranian officials told state media that they have not approved the final text, even though some U.S. officials claimed earlier in the week that Tehran was ready to sign. 

A dispute has also emerged over the deal’s contents, specifically regarding Iranian reports that they would receive billions of dollars in frozen funds. The White House has denied those claims entirely. Trump has separately attacked Obama’s original Iran nuclear deal, though sources suggest his current terms may go further than what Obama agreed to.

On the question of timing, the senior administration official expressed optimism while acknowledging the uncertainty, saying, “There will be a deal. The imminence of it, we’ll see. We’re willing to wait so the president gets what he asks for. It could be a week. It could be less. It could be more. At the turn of the week, we hope to have something.”

The administration has not set a firm deadline for a final agreement, and negotiations are expected to continue as the Iranian side reviews the requested changes. The focus, according to officials, remains on ensuring that the technical details around enriched uranium are clearly defined before any deal is finalized.