Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon': US President Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support'
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon': US President Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support'ians

US President Donald Trump is pushing for changes to a proposed agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Iran, even as Tehran prepares to submit its own amendments to the draft deal, raising the possibility of prolonged negotiations and delaying a final settlement.

According to reports, Trump wants stronger provisions related to Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles and clearer mechanisms for reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which has remained at the centre of global economic and security concerns during the conflict.

The proposed agreement is expected to include Iran's commitment not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, while also establishing a framework for negotiations on Tehran's nuclear obligations and the future of its enriched uranium reserves. Trump has repeatedly maintained that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains the primary objective of any deal.

Despite diplomatic progress, major differences remain. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has expressed scepticism about US assurances, stating that Tehran does not trust American promises and will only support an agreement that safeguards Iranian interests. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also cautioned against speculation, saying negotiations and exchanges between the two sides are continuing.

The talks come amid renewed military tensions in the region. The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes in recent days, while violence has intensified along the Israel-Lebanon border, threatening the fragile ceasefire efforts being pursued by Washington. Oil markets have remained volatile as investors monitor developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor.

Trump has nevertheless expressed confidence that an agreement will eventually be reached, saying Iran wants a deal and indicating that a decision on the future of ceasefire negotiations could be made soon. US officials also remain optimistic that the ongoing talks will result in a broader framework for peace and regional stability.

The negotiations are being closely watched worldwide, as their outcome could determine the future of US-Iran relations, regional security, global energy markets and the long-term status of Iran's nuclear programme.