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Trump requests amendments to US-Iran deal draft on enriched uranium

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Donald Trump has requested amendments to a draft US-Iran ceasefire deal, particularly concerning Iran's enriched uranium.
  • Trump seeks to strengthen specifics on material acquisition and timing, aiming for a deal but willing to wait for his requested terms.
  • The proposed Memorandum of Understanding, lasting 60 days, also addresses reopening the Strait of Hormuz and awaits approval from both Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader.

President Donald Trump has put forward several amendments to a draft US-Iran ceasefire deal, signaling his desire to refine the terms before finalization. During a Situation Room meeting, Trump specifically focused on strengthening clauses related to Iran's enriched uranium program, according to reports citing administration and briefed sources.

It's more specifics about how the US gets the material and the timing.

— Senior administration officialExplains the nature of Trump's requested amendments regarding enriched uranium.

While the US President is keen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as soon as possible, he insists on clearer specifics regarding the acquisition of materials and the timeline for their transfer. Officials indicated that the administration is prepared to wait to ensure Trump's demands are met, with one source stating, "There will be a deal. The imminence of it, we'll see. We're willing to wait so the president gets what he asks for."

There will be a deal. The imminence of it, we'll see. We're willing to wait so the president gets what he asks for.

— Senior administration officialIndicates the US commitment to securing Trump's desired terms.

The proposed 60-day MoU also reportedly includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway. However, negotiations face hurdles, including the time needed for Iran's response, as sources noted their communication methods are not immediate. Additionally, reports suggest Trump has expressed concerns about parts of the deal that could involve unfreezing Iranian funds. The final agreement awaits approval from both President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with Pakistani mediators potentially involved in the announcement process if a text is finalized.

It could be a week. It could be less. It could be more. At the turn of the week, we hope to have something.

— Senior administration officialProvides an estimated timeline for potential progress on the deal.
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