U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded a number of changes to the draft peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, Axios reports citing sources.
According to American officials, the head of the White House insists on more specific commitments from Iran regarding its nuclear program.
In the current version of the document, Tehran is only obligated not to create nuclear weapons. However, Trump wants the agreement to include clear deadlines and mechanisms for the transfer of already enriched Iranian uranium to the U.S.
In addition, according to one of Axios’s sources, the U.S. president intends to revise certain provisions related to the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times had previously reported on Trump’s desire to tighten the terms of the agreement. According to the publication, the president is concerned about provisions that foresee the unblocking of frozen Iranian assets.
It should be noted that on May 28, Axios reported that representatives of the U.S. and Iran had agreed on a draft memorandum of understanding. The document proposes an extension of the ceasefire regime for 60 days and the initiation of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.
Among its provisions are the complete demilitarization of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran within 30 days and a gradual withdrawal of the U.S. from maritime blockade. Washington also commits to discussing the easing of sanctions and the possible unblocking of Iranian assets within the framework of the negotiations.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Negotiations
The U.S. military struck Iranian radars and drone control points in the Goruk area of Iran and on Qeshm Island in self-defense, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on social media.
It is noted that the strikes were carried out on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive actions by Iran, including the downing of an American drone over international waters.
The Iranian air defense shot down the drone over Qeshm Island on the night of May 30. Prior to this, Iran reported the destruction of an American drone in the Jam district (Bushehr province).
CENTCOM added that American fighters swiftly destroyed Iranian air defense systems, a ground control point, and two attack drones.
The Iranian Mehr agency reported that in response to a recent U.S. strike on a telecommunications tower in Sirik (Hormozgan province), the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck the airbase from which the attack was launched and “destroyed the designated targets.”
IRGC warned that if another attack occurs, “the response will be completely different.”
A ceasefire regime has been in effect between the U.S. and Iran since early April, which has been extended indefinitely until further notice. Despite this, the parties continue to exchange strikes.
It should be noted that on May 31, the first flight from Tehran arrived in Dushanbe after a three-month break in air communication between Tajikistan and Iran.
Flights were suspended about three months ago against the backdrop of escalating tensions surrounding Iran following military actions that began on February 28. The resumption of flights has become an important step in restoring transportation links between the two countries.
