Trump Stalls Iran Peace Deal as Military Strikes Continue, June 01

US President Donald Trump sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran on Saturday, demanding clearer terms on nuclear commitments and immediate control of the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals deep distrust between negotiators even as both sides claim to want a deal. Military strikes continue on both sides, raising questions about whether diplomacy can succeed amid ongoing violence.

What Trump Is Demanding

Trump’s revised proposal includes three core demands. Iran must agree never to develop nuclear weapons. The Strait of Hormuz must open immediately with no tolls for unrestricted shipping in both directions. All water mines must be removed. The New York Times reported that Trump also wants Iran to surrender 1,000 pounds of 60 percent enriched uranium, sometimes called nuclear dust. Trump told his daughter-in-law on Fox News that Iran has agreed to the no-nuclear-weapons condition, though Tehran disputes this claim.

Iran Rejects the Framework

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Sunday that the United States cannot be trusted. He said Tehran will not agree to any deal unless it fully secures Iranian rights. The Soufan Center reported that Trump emerged from a White House meeting on Friday with no update on his final decision regarding the memorandum of understanding. Tasnim news agency said both parties are regularly proposing amendments, but the sides remain far apart on key issues.

Military Strikes Undermine Talks

US Central Command conducted a third round of self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command sites on Saturday and Sunday. CENTCOM said the strikes targeted sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island in response to Iranian forces shooting down a US MQ-1 drone over international waters. Iran retaliated by targeting a US air base with missiles and drones. Kuwait also reported missile and drone attacks on June 1. These escalations occur even as negotiators exchange proposals for a 60-day ceasefire extension.

The Broader Stakes

A deal would formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Hormuz shipping lane, which Iran has blockaded since the conflict began. The war started in February when the US and Israel launched strikes that killed much of Iran’s senior leadership. Trump told critics to sit back and relax, saying Iran really wants to make a deal. However, the continued military strikes and deep disagreements on nuclear terms and shipping access suggest negotiations remain fragile and uncertain.

Final Thoughts

Trump’s tougher demands and Iran’s rejection show both sides remain far apart on core issues. Military strikes continue despite diplomatic efforts, suggesting the path to a lasting deal remains uncertain and volatile.

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