Trump’s Revised Terms Aim to Accelerate Iran Peace Deal

President Trump has amended the terms of a potential agreement to end hostilities in Iran, sending these revisions back to the Iranian government for evaluation, as reported by three officials.

The specific adjustments to the agreement’s text are not yet disclosed. However, officials indicate that Trump is wary of certain parts, particularly the clauses related to unfreezing Iranian funds. He often criticizes former President Barack Obama for his similar actions concerning a decades-old agreement aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Concerns over Iran’s slow response to U.S. proposals have frustrated Trump. These proposals were developed with input from intermediaries, including those from Pakistan. An official stated that Trump’s tougher stance in the new proposal is meant to expedite negotiations by pressuring Iran to approve the framework previously sent to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Reaching Khamenei remains challenging, and any amendments to the memorandum of understanding might lead to further delays. Despite extensive discussions with his top advisors in the Situation Room, Trump did not announce any conclusions regarding the potential end of the war.

The framework suggested would stop the joint U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran. In return, Iran would need to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal channel for oil and gas transport which was closed following the U.S. bombing campaign starting February 28. Some complex issues, like Iran’s nuclear program, are set to be tackled in future discussions.

Aaron Boxerman and Farnaz Fassihi contributed reporting. Luke Broadwater covers the White House for The Times. Ronen Bergman, based in Tel Aviv, is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Tyler Pager reports on President Trump and his administration for The Times.