Iran war: Donald Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed peace deal – US media

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31 May, 2026 03:40 AM2 mins to read

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President Donald Trump asserted that no one nation would control the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, highlighting a key sticking point in resolving the war with Iran. Photo / Getty Images

United States President Donald Trump has sought to change several terms of a proposal to end the Middle East war, US media reported, as a finalised deal remains elusive among the parties.

The New York Times reported Trump’s changes involved toughening the terms of the deal, and the President has
sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according to officials familiar with the proceedings.

The report said it was not immediately clear what the changes entailed, but news site Axios reported Trump wanted to reinforce multiple points of the deal that he personally felt were important, such as what is done with Iran’s nuclear material.

The new tweaks could prolong negotiations between the parties for days before a decision is reached on whether the deal would end the war, which began after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28.

US sources had told AFP that the proposal had been waiting on Trump’s sign-off, but he made no decision after a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday (local time).