New York Times: Trump Tightens Terms in Potential Iran War-Ending Proposal

U.S.-Iran negotiations remain active but unresolved. Trump said in a Fox News interview aired May 30 that the sides are close to a “very good” agreement and that Washington wants a better deal, while The New York Times reported he tightened terms and sent revised language to Iran on May 31 through intermediaries. Across the combined reporting, the main sticking points include Iran’s enrichment stance, stricter U.S. demands on the handling, removal, disposal, or possible transfer of enriched uranium, disputes over frozen Iranian assets, and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a deal would help secure shipping and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and warned that failure could prompt Pentagon involvement. However, contradictions remain unresolved: some Iranian-linked reporting said any memorandum would not involve nuclear issues, while other reports centered the talks on uranium and nuclear restrictions; earlier reporting also conflicted on whether Iran was refusing to transfer enriched uranium or planning a transfer to China. The available material indicates a negotiation that is close enough to involve revised draft language and public claims of progress, but still lacks a final approved agreement and leaves major terms disputed.