Washington — President Donald Trump has delayed a final decision on a proposed agreement with Iran after holding a high-level meeting with national security advisers in the White House Situation Room. Despite expectations that a decision could come this week, no formal approval was announced following the meeting.
According to officials familiar with the negotiations, the proposed framework would extend the current ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping, and launch a new round of talks focused on Iran’s nuclear program. However, several major issues remain unresolved.
Following the meeting, Trump publicly outlined several conditions he wants included in any agreement. Among them are guarantees that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and international oversight of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
At the same time, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that American forces remain prepared to resume military strikes if negotiations fail, signaling that military pressure remains on the table while diplomacy continues.
Iranian officials have also indicated that no final agreement has been approved, adding further uncertainty to the process. Analysts say the next few days could determine whether the region moves toward a broader diplomatic breakthrough or returns to a period of heightened tension.
For global energy markets, the outcome remains critical because any decision affecting the Strait of Hormuz could have a direct impact on oil prices and international trade routes.