According to a government official from a third country familiar with the discussions, "The amendments requested by President Trump do not change the overall direction of the agreement." However, the U.S. wants more explicit language regarding Iran's promise not to pursue nuclear weapons and its commitment to reopen the Hormuz Strait.
The draft MOU reportedly included provisions to open the Hormuz Strait, extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire by 60 days, and initiate serious negotiations on Iran's denuclearization during that period. However, Trump did not approve the draft on May 29 and sent it back to Iran. Sources indicated that Trump has been advocating for stronger language regarding Iran's nuclear commitments and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
Axios also reported on May 30 that Trump requested more specific details concerning the Iranian nuclear issue and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. The current draft only includes Iran's commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons, but it remains unclear how the U.S. will secure Iran's highly enriched uranium and the timeline for doing so.
Regarding the Hormuz Strait, the draft reportedly includes measures to restore conditions to pre-war levels within 30 days. Trump appears to want clearer specifications on the timeline for reopening and the criteria for restoring pre-war traffic levels.
A response from Iran is expected to take more time. According to Axios, a senior U.S. official stated, "I heard it would take three days for a response from Iran to reach President Trump."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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