President Trump’s Revised Terms for Iran Deal

President Trump has modified the terms of a proposed framework to end the war in Iran. He has sent these revised conditions back to Iran for review, according to three officials familiar with the matter.

The exact changes to the agreement’s text haven’t been disclosed. However, concerns have been raised about plans involving the unfreezing of Iranian assets. Trump’s dissatisfaction stems partly from similar actions taken under President Obama in previous agreements aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Frustrations have mounted over Iran’s delayed response to U.S. proposals, relayed through intermediaries like Pakistan. An official noted that Trump’s more stringent proposal may accelerate Iran’s decision-making by exerting pressure on the existing framework sent to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, for review.

Accessing the supreme leader poses challenges, implying that any alterations to the memorandum of understanding could lead to further postponements. Trump recently held a two-hour meeting in the Situation Room with senior advisors discussing the war’s resolution, but no announcements followed the meeting.

The proposed framework aims to halt the U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran. In return, Iran would cease its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, vital for the global oil and gas trade. Before the bombing that commenced on February 28, the strait was open for commerce. Some contentious issues, such as Iran’s nuclear future, are slated for future discussions.

The report includes contributions from Aaron Boxerman and Farnaz Fassihi. Luke Broadwater reports on the White House for The Times, and Ronen Bergman writes for The New York Times Magazine from Tel Aviv. Tyler Pager is a White House correspondent covering President Trump and his administration.