Sources from within the White House reported that US President Donald Trump is adopting a firm stance on ongoing negotiations with Tehran, emphasizing that he will not sign any agreement that does not directly serve the strategic interests of the United States. The sources clarified that any final document must meet the 'red lines' set by Trump to ensure regional stability and the security of allies.
The White House 'Situation Room' hosted a high-level meeting that lasted for about two hours, including the President and the national security team, to discuss the final draft of the potential agreement. Despite expectations of a decisive decision, deliberations concluded without a final position being announced, indicating that there are technical or political details that still require further scrutiny before official adoption.
In statements preceding the meeting, Trump set clear parameters for the Iranian side, affirming that the complete and permanent abandonment of nuclear ambitions is a non-negotiable condition. The US President indicated that Washington will not allow Tehran to possess an atomic bomb under any circumstances, considering this a fundamental pillar for any future understanding.
American demands were not limited to the nuclear file alone but also included freedom of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered the world's energy lifeline. Trump demanded the immediate opening of the strait to ships in both directions, with the cancellation of all transit fees that Iran had attempted to impose during the past period, and ensuring the smooth flow of commercial traffic without obstacles.
On his 'Truth Social' platform, Trump stressed the need for immediate commencement of naval mine clearance operations that were planted in the strait during months of past tension. He considered securing waterways an integral part of Iran's commitments to demonstrate its good intentions, warning that the persistence of navigational threats would impede any progress in the diplomatic track.
The leaked draft agreement indicates a major trade-off that includes lifting the US naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports in exchange for tangible nuclear concessions. Among the most prominent of these provisions is Tehran's delivery of what Trump described as 'nuclear dust' and sensitive materials to the United States, to ensure they are not used in future weapons programs.
Despite the intense atmosphere in Washington, press sources quoted high-ranking officials as saying that the President is still carefully considering the available options. It appears that Trump prefers to wait to ensure the best possible terms, especially given the complex field realities left by recent military confrontations in the region.
These developments come after a series of military escalations that began in late February, when the United States and Israel engaged in a direct confrontation with Iran. Tehran responded at the time by targeting American interests in several Arab countries, which exacerbated the security crisis in the Middle East before reaching a temporary truce in April.
Iran had taken an escalatory step last March by closing the Strait of Hormuz and conditioning prior coordination for the passage of ships, which Washington considered a direct threat to national security. In response, the US administration imposed a comprehensive blockade on Iranian ports since mid-April, which led to the near-complete strangulation of Iranian oil exports.
In a related context, Trump indicated that negotiators have already succeeded in reaching common understandings on most of the outstanding issues between the two parties. However, there are still final arrangements that require coordination with regional countries in the Middle East to ensure the comprehensiveness and durability of the agreement, especially regarding border security arrangements.
Anticipation remains the order of the day in international circles, as Trump's anticipated decision represents a pivotal turning point in the course of the conflict with Iran. Either diplomacy succeeds in defusing the explosion through a 'red lines' agreement, or the region returns to military escalation and a tightened naval blockade if negotiations fail.
Iran must accept that it will never possess a nuclear weapon or a nuclear bomb, and the Strait of Hormuz should be immediately opened to global navigation.
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Trump Conditions Agreement with Iran on 'Red Lines' and Postpones Final Decision After Situation Room Meeting