Last-minute change in US-Iran deal: Trump adds new conditions

It has been claimed that US President Donald Trump wants stricter regulations in the draft agreement with Iran.

According to US officials speaking to the news platform Axios, during a meeting held in the White House Situation Room last Friday, Trump submitted new demands to the draft agreement text that the US and Iranian delegations had already agreed upon. It was reported that Trump, who is acting urgently to finalize the deal, specifically requested the strengthening of clauses related to Iran's nuclear program.

DEMAND FOR STRICTER NUCLEAR PROGRAM INSPECTIONS

According to the officials, while Trump insisted on clearer and more detailed provisions regarding the inspection of uranium enrichment activities, he specifically brought up the need for explicit regulations concerning the scope and duration of these controls.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLAUSES ALSO ON THE AGENDA

It is also stated that Trump's demands, which include revising the language regarding the Strait of Hormuz in the agreement, have initiated a new negotiation process. The American side expects a response from Iran regarding the requested changes within approximately three days.

CLAIMS OF A NEW DRAFT PROPOSAL TO IRAN

According to a report by the New York Times (NYT), the Trump administration has presented an updated draft proposal containing harsher conditions to Iran in order to finalize the deal. Unnamed government sources stated that this new proposal has been forwarded to Tehran for re-evaluation.

RESERVATIONS REGARDING FROZEN ASSETS

On the other hand, it has been claimed that US President Trump is not keen on the clauses providing for the release of Iran's frozen assets and is closely monitoring the process through the mediating countries. According to the same sources, Trump also expressed his dissatisfaction with the speed of Iran's response during the negotiation process.

How Iran will respond to the updated demands and how these new conditions will reflect on the negotiating table remains a matter of curiosity.

News Source: 12punto