A breakthrough in the ongoing US-Iran war remains out of reach after President Donald Trump ended a high-level White House meeting without approving a final agreement. Despite days of speculation that Washington and Tehran were nearing a deal, several critical disagreements continue to prevent both sides from reaching common ground.
The US-Israel-Iran War latest update comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect global oil markets and regional security, while both countries exchange conflicting messages about the future of negotiations.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Trump Not Yet Made ‘Final Determination’
President Trump had earlier indicated that he was prepared to make a “final determination” on a potential agreement with Iran during a White House Situation Room meeting.
However, after nearly two hours of discussions with senior national security officials, no final decision emerged. A White House official later said Trump would only support a deal that protects American interests and meets his key conditions.
“The Situation Room meeting has concluded and lasted approximately two hours. President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.”
Trump Holds Key White House Meeting on Iran
The meeting came amid reports that negotiators from both countries had moved closer to a possible framework aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire and reducing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ahead of the talks, Trump publicly outlined several demands that he wants Iran to accept before Washington agrees to move forward with any deal. The discussions focused heavily on Iran’s nuclear program, regional security concerns and maritime access through one of the world’s most important oil routes.
What Trump Said About the Potential US-Iran Peace Deal?
Before entering the Situation Room, Trump claimed Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, remove sea mines and allow unrestricted shipping traffic.
He also said Iran’s highly enriched uranium would be located and destroyed under the proposed arrangement.
Trump wrote, “No money will be exchanged until further notice.”
He was responding to reports suggesting Tehran wanted billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets released before moving to the next phase of negotiations.
US-Iran Peace Deal: What Iran Has Said?
Iranian officials have denied that a final agreement has been reached. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, “the exchange of messages is continuing”, but stressed that negotiations remain incomplete.
Baghaei also made it clear that Iran’s current priority is ending the conflict rather than discussing technical details related to uranium enrichment. Speaking about the Strait of Hormuz, he said Iran had “said goodbye to the language of ‘must’ 47 years ago.”
Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, also signalled a tough stance, saying, “We do not gain concessions through dialogue, but through missiles.”
US-Iran Peace Deal: What’s Blocking the Agreement?
Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile:
The US wants Iran to stop enriching uranium and transfer its enriched uranium stockpile to another country. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran possesses about 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60% purity, which is only a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. Reports suggest some of the material may be located at nuclear sites targeted by US strikes last year.
Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz:
Washington wants Iran to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply. The US has also reportedly demanded the removal of sea mines within 30 days. Iran, however, maintains that it shares authority over the waterway with Oman and has the right to regulate traffic through the chokepoint.
Israel-Hezbollah Truce:
Tehran wants any agreement with Washington to include a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon, where clashes have continued despite previous truce efforts.
Release of Frozen Iranian Funds:
Iran is reportedly seeking access to around $24 billion in frozen overseas assets as part of the agreement. Iranian media reports suggest Tehran wants approximately $12 billion released immediately after any memorandum is announced.
Guarantees From the US:
One of Iran’s biggest demands is a guarantee that Washington will honour any future agreement. Tehran remains wary after the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal during Trump’s first term. Iranian negotiators have repeatedly said they will trust only concrete actions rather than promises.
Trust Deficit Between Both Sides:
Beyond the technical issues, both countries continue to distrust each other’s intentions, making negotiations more difficult despite ongoing diplomatic contacts.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Ceasefire Violations Continue
Although a ceasefire was announced earlier this year, tensions remain high across the region.
Washington and Tehran have repeatedly accused each other of violating the truce, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Recent military exchanges near strategic maritime routes have increased concerns that the fragile peace could collapse if negotiations fail.
The continuing clashes have also kept global markets on edge due to fears of disruptions in oil supply routes.
What’s Next in the US-Israel-Iran War?
For now, negotiations remain active but unresolved.
Trump has not ruled out a future agreement, while Iranian officials continue to exchange messages with Washington through diplomatic channels. However, both sides remain divided on nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, frozen assets and regional security arrangements.
Unless those issues are resolved, a final US-Iran peace deal is likely to remain out of reach despite growing international pressure for stability in the region.
