According to a report by The New York Times on May 30, citing three officials, Trump did not approve the draft MOU intended to formalize the cessation of war between the two nations.
The report indicates that Trump has strengthened the terms of the ceasefire agreement and sent a revised document back to Iran. The specific changes made to the proposal have not yet been disclosed.
However, officials noted that Trump has expressed concerns regarding the inclusion of measures to release Iran's frozen assets in the preliminary agreement. Additionally, he has voiced frustration over Iran's slow response to the U.S. proposals.
One official suggested that Trump's issuance of a tougher new proposal might be aimed at pressuring Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to swiftly accept the existing offer.
Earlier, Trump discussed the approval of the ceasefire MOU during a meeting in the White House Situation Room on May 29, but the meeting concluded without any announcement.
The draft MOU reportedly includes provisions to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran for an additional 60 days, fully open the Strait of Hormuz, and reach agreements on Iran's denuclearization during the extended ceasefire period.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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