diplomacySunday, May 31, 202610 sources

Trump Demands Stricter Nuclear and Hormuz Clauses in Iran Deal

US President Donald Trump requested edits to a tentative agreement with Iran, focusing on stricter nuclear and Hormuz clauses. Iran expressed readiness for the possibility that the agreement might not be signed. US officials indicated Tehran may take days to respond to the revised terms.

On May 31, 2026, US President Donald Trump sent a revised proposal to Iran, demanding stricter nuclear and Hormuz clauses. The changes were reportedly intended to expedite the process by pressuring Iran to accept the current framework. The requested edits included provisions related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media reports. Iran, through a source cited by Tass, stated it was fully prepared for the possibility that the agreement would not be signed. US officials, as reported by Al Jazeera, suggested Tehran may take several days to respond to Trump's tougher terms. The situation remains unresolved as both sides await further developments.

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PublicBBC WorldJun 1, 02:54 AM
Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

StateTASSJun 1, 12:08 AM
Iran to amend potential deal with US if Trump changes its terms — agency

A source told Tasnim that Iran was fully prepared for the possibility that the agreement would not be signed

StateTASSMay 31, 07:50 PM
Trump toughens terms of potential deal with Iran — media

One of the cited officials said that the changes to the proposed deal are "potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, The New York Times reported

IndependentAl JazeeraMay 31, 01:15 PM
Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say

US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump's tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.

IndependentWIONMay 31, 10:41 AM
Days from possible breakthrough, Trump sends Iran deal back for revision, wants stricter nuclear and Hormuz clauses: Report - WION

Days from possible breakthrough, Trump sends Iran deal back for revision, wants stricter nuclear and Hormuz clauses: Report  WION

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 31, 09:43 AM
NYT: Trump sent revised proposal with toughened terms back to Iran - Middle East Eye

NYT: Trump sent revised proposal with toughened terms back to Iran  Middle East Eye

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 31, 09:42 AM
Iran war: Trump toughens terms for potential deal — reports

US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked for edits to a tentative agreement with Iran and sent it back to Tehran for consideration. DW has the latest.

IndependentStraits TimesMay 31, 08:26 AM
Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal: US media - The Straits Times

Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal: US media  The Straits Times

IndependentMiddle East EyeMay 31, 07:31 AM
Axios: Trump seeks changes to proposed Iran agreement - Middle East Eye

Axios: Trump seeks changes to proposed Iran agreement  Middle East Eye

IndependentBloombergMay 31, 04:00 AM
Watch Trump Requests Edits to Iran Deal - Bloomberg.com

Watch Trump Requests Edits to Iran Deal  Bloomberg.com