Iran Conflict: Trump’s ‘Final Decision’ Meeting on Tehran Agreement Yields No Clear Outcome
US President Donald Trump held a meeting on Friday with his top advisers to reach a “final decision” regarding extending the ceasefire with Iran; however, no definitive resolution emerged from the discussion. Participants emphasized that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons or bombs, ensure unobstructed passage through the Strait of Hormuz by both sides, and agree to destroy all mines in the waterway. The meeting took place in the White House’s Situation Room, a facility used for managing major crises.
Iran has previously declared that it has not engaged in any negotiations about its nuclear program and insists that its activities are entirely for civilian purposes. On Thursday, US officials indicated that both nations had agreed on a draft framework for an agreement, though it still required approval from President Trump and the Iranian leadership. The proposed deal would extend the ceasefire by 60 days and initiate talks on Iran’s nuclear program’s future. “President Trump will only agree to a deal that serves America’s interests and aligns with his red lines. Iran will never be permitted to possess nuclear weapons,” a White House official told CBS News.
Since the initial ceasefire was implemented on April 8, Trump has repeatedly stated that both sides are close to an agreement and that talks are progressing, but no concrete results have yet been achieved. Recently, both Iran and the US have accused each other of violating the ceasefire. On Friday morning, Trump posted on social media that he is prepared to lift the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. He also highlighted the necessity for Iran to allow the removal and destruction of its enriched uranium. “No financial transactions will take place until further notice,” he stated. “Substantial agreements have been reached on many less critical issues.”
A White House official told the BBC that the meeting in the Situation Room had concluded but declined to share further details. Iran’s Fars News Agency described Trump’s latest remarks as “a mixture of truth and falsehood” and noted that there is no provision in the agreement to dismantle nuclear material. Ismail Bakoi, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, clarified to state television that this represents a “decisive choice focused on ending the war” and that there have been no talks regarding the nuclear issue. The US has long pressured Iran to cease producing highly enriched uranium and destroy existing stockpiles, a material that can be used to develop nuclear weapons. Iran continues to assert that its nuclear program is purely peaceful and denies any plans to develop nuclear arms. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed the possibility of restarting military action in Iran. Speaking at a security summit in Singapore, he said, “We have an abundant and balanced stockpile of weapons, ready for both the region and the world,” adding, “Therefore, we are well positioned.”
