Trump Delays Iran Deal Approval After White House Signals Key Issues Remain Unresolved
President Donald Trump has reportedly stopped short of approving a proposed agreement with Iran despite signs that negotiations have moved closer to a breakthrough. Following high-level discussions at the White House, officials said Trump has not yet made a final decision and wants any agreement to fully meet U.S. conditions before giving approval.
According to officials familiar with the talks, a draft framework has been discussed that could extend the current truce and keep diplomatic channels open while negotiations continue. However, several major disagreements remain unresolved, including Iran’s nuclear activities, sanctions relief, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump has repeatedly indicated that he is not willing to approve a deal unless it satisfies what administration officials describe as his key "red lines." Reports suggest the White House wants stronger guarantees that Iran will not move toward nuclear weapons capability and that shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain open without disruption.
The delay comes as global markets closely watch developments in the Gulf. Oil prices have reacted sharply to every signal from Washington and Tehran because the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important energy corridors. Analysts say even a temporary agreement could calm markets, while another collapse in negotiations could quickly reignite fears of wider conflict.
Iranian officials have also pushed back against suggestions that a final agreement has already been reached, saying negotiations remain active and several sensitive issues are still under discussion. The gap between public statements from both sides has fueled uncertainty over whether a final deal is truly close.