US and Iran status of nuclear deal negotiations
On Friday, May 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump held a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room to discuss a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran. Although a framework has been drafted, no final decision was reached. The U.S. requirements include the guarantee that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons, the handover and destruction of all enriched uranium under IAEA supervision, and the unhindered opening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls or mines. Iran has denied that these specific conditions are currently part of the memorandum and is demanding the release of 12 billion dollars in frozen assets. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States remains capable of restarting military operations if necessary. Negotiations are ongoing, with both sides indicating they are close to an agreement while disagreeing on specific terms. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the U.S. for what he termed maximalist demands.