Trump seeks edits to Iran deal on Hormuz and enriched uranium

Sunday, May 31, 2026Developing

Politics Desk

What we know

President Donald Trump has asked for further edits to a draft U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding meant to extend the April ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and frame nuclear talks, U.S. media reported Sunday. Axios and CBS, cited by the BBC, said the changes focus on how and when Iran's highly enriched uranium would be removed and on wording around fully reopening Hormuz — a third round of presidential amendments after a Friday Situation Room meeting that did not produce a final determination.

Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran would not agree to any deal unless Iranian rights were fully secured. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, traveling in Singapore, said U.S. stockpiles were ready if a deal fell short of the president's expectations. Pakistan continues to mediate the back-and-forth; no signed MoU has been announced.

What's confirmed

BBC/Axios: Trump requested MoU edits on Hormuz reopening and enriched-uranium removal after Friday's Situation Room session (BBC/Axios).
BBC/Axios: Draft framework includes a 60-day cessation of violence, Hormuz reopening language and a nuclear-talks track, with possible later sanctions relief (BBC/Axios).
BBC: Iran's Ghalibaf said no deal without fully secured Iranian rights; Foreign Minister Araghchi called current talk speculation until a clear conclusion (BBC).
CNN/Axios: Officials said the latest edits extend talks into another week while Trump insists Iran can never have a nuclear weapon (CNN/Axios).

What's still developing

Iran's formal reply to the latest U.S. text and whether a third edit round closes or widens gaps.
Whether weekend U.S.-Iran military exchanges affect the negotiation calendar.
Timing of any Trump "final determination" after the inconclusive Friday meeting.

Sources

BBC News — Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report link
Axios — Trump requests edits to Iran deal his envoys negotiated link
Times of Israel — Trump said seeking Iran-deal changes focused on uranium stockpile link
CNN — Trump asks for changes to proposed deal as U.S. and Iran exchange fire link