Washington: The future of a possible US-Iran agreement remains uncertain after President Donald Trump concluded a high-stakes White House meeting without announcing a final decision on a proposed deal aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire between the two nations.
The two-hour meeting, held on Friday at the White House Situation Room, ended without any outcome, according to reports citing a senior Trump administration official. Trump reportedly left the discussions without approving the tentative framework that had been under consideration.
Ahead of the meeting, Trump made it clear that any agreement with Tehran would have to meet strict US conditions, including the permanent reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a commitment from Iran never to develop nuclear weapons, and permission for the United States to remove Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that he was preparing to make a “final determination” on the proposed agreement and insisted that Iran must guarantee it would never possess a nuclear bomb.
The tentative deal, reportedly under negotiation between US and Iranian representatives, would extend the current ceasefire by 60 days to allow additional diplomatic discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
However, Iran has strongly opposed Washington’s demands, with senior Iranian leaders expressing deep distrust over US intentions.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Tehran has “no trust in guarantees or words” and stressed that concrete action, rather than diplomatic assurances, would determine Iran’s response.
Former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaei also accused Trump of undermining diplomacy by maintaining military pressure and demanding excessive concessions.
US Keeps Military Option Open
Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Washington remains fully prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if negotiations fail.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth said the United States possesses sufficient military stockpiles and strategic readiness to launch further action if required.
He added that President Trump remains patient but is committed to securing a deal that permanently prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The developments underline continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran, even as diplomatic efforts remain active. Analysts say the lack of trust on both sides could further complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.
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