Published by TrenBuzz.com | May 31, 2026 | BREAKING DAY 91
Key Points at a Glance – Trump Sends Iran Deal Back for Edits
- Trump convened a Situation Room meeting Friday and requested multiple amendments to the Iran deal his envoys already negotiated.
- The edits focus primarily on Iran’s nuclear material, including uranium transfer specifics and timing.
- Trump also wants stronger wording around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The revisions have launched another round of back-and-forth that could take several days.
- Iran says it also has not approved the final text, adding to uncertainty.
- Israel is “very unhappy” with the emerging deal and angry at envoy Steve Witkoff.
The deal was supposed to be done. Steve Witkoff and the US envoy team had worked through the outline with Iranian counterparts. Both sides were said to be close. Then Donald Trump sat down in the Situation Room on Friday and sent it all back.
President Trump asked for several amendments to the deal his envoys reached with their Iranian counterparts during a Situation Room meeting on Friday, according to a senior administration official and a second source briefed on the issue. Trump wants the deal and expects to finalize it soon, but is keen to strengthen several points that are important to him, particularly around Iran’s nuclear material.
What Specifically Trump Wants Changed
A senior administration official told Axios that Trump wants more detailed provisions regarding the transfer of enriched uranium, including how the United States would obtain the material and the timing involved. Trump is also seeking changes to wording related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
A White House official told reporters after the meeting that Trump “will only make a deal that is good for America, satisfies his redlines and makes sure Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.”
The Current Draft Framework
The current memorandum of understanding includes a commitment from Iran not to pursue a nuclear weapon but does not contain additional specific concessions. The draft provides for a 60-day period of negotiations covering Iran’s nuclear commitments and potential US sanctions relief, with initial discussions focused on Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and limits on future enrichment.
Israel Is “Angry” and Says the Deal Is “Bad”
A person familiar with the matter told NPR that Israel is “very unhappy with the emerging deal” and views it as “an economic deal that doesn’t address Israel’s security concerns.” Israel is “angry” at Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who Israel says is “pushing a deal at any cost.” A senior Israeli official said: “The emerging agreement is bad because it signals to the Iranians that they possess a weapon no less effective than a nuclear one, and that is the Strait of Hormuz.”
Trump wants a deal. His envoys built one. He sent it back. Iran has not approved the final text either. And with gas at $4.56 and the war on Day 91, the world is waiting to see whether the edits close a gap or reopen a wound.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational and news reporting purposes only. All details are sourced from Axios, NPR, The Express Tribune, and Prism News as of May 30, 2026. No final Iran deal had been signed as of publication. TrenBuzz.com does not represent any government or diplomatic body. Readers are encouraged to follow credible news and official sources for real-time updates.