Trump Demands Additional Concessions from Iran Ahead of MOU on Ending Conflict

Donald Trump, President of the United States, has reportedly demanded additional concessions from Iran before approving a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, according to Axios. In response, Iran is expected to propose revisions to the agreement, as reported by the Iranian news agency Tasnim on May 31. Both sides are currently engaged in final negotiations over the terms for ending the war.

Axios reported that during a Situation Room meeting on May 30, President Trump requested several amendments to the agreement prepared by U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams. These amendments reportedly focus on the handling of Iranian nuclear materials, commitments related to Iran's nuclear program, and language regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Tasnim cited an Iranian source stating, "The exchange of drafts is ongoing, and Iran will certainly reflect its comments in the document." The source added, "Just because Trump has proposed amendments does not mean Iran will accept them. Iran's standard is a document we can accept."

The Iranian government is also maintaining a cautious stance. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, stated, "Dialogue and message exchanges between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, and we cannot make judgments until clear results emerge."

The source from Tasnim noted, "Iran is fully prepared even if an agreement is not reached."

* This article has been translated by AI.

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