US President Donald Trump will only agree to a peace deal with Iran if all his conditions are fully met, according to a White House official. The statement comes as uncertainty grows over ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the broader Middle East conflict.
The White House earlier suggested that Trump was close to making a final decision on a potential agreement. However, Tehran has firmly stated that there is still no final understanding on any peace deal with Iran, especially regarding key regional and nuclear issues.
Iranian state media also rejected several parts of Trump’s description of the proposed deal, calling his comments a mix of truth and misinformation. The dispute highlights deep mistrust as both sides continue indirect discussions.
According to US sources, the agreement was awaiting Trump’s approval after weeks of slow-moving diplomatic efforts. The talks have been shaped by rising tensions across the Middle East and instability in global energy markets.
Trump held a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room but no final decision was reached. A White House official later confirmed that any peace deal with Iran must align with US red lines and national security priorities. The official also stressed that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
Trump had earlier outlined his position on social media, repeating demands that Iran permanently abandon its nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping without restrictions.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei strongly rejected the US framing, saying Iran no longer accepts language of compulsion in international relations. He added that while message exchanges are ongoing, no final agreement has been reached on a peace deal with Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also indicated readiness for a “dignified framework” to end the conflict during a call with Qatar’s leadership, according to state media reports.
Trump’s proposed framework includes Iran removing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and both sides easing maritime blockades. It also suggests cooperation on dismantling Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, with no financial exchange until further notice.
However, Iranian sources disputed these claims, saying there is no confirmed clause on toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and rejecting the idea of destroying nuclear material as described by Trump.
At the same time, Iranian officials claimed that no active negotiations are currently underway, though diplomatic communication channels remain open.
An Iranian citizen in northern Tehran said public opinion remains divided, adding that it is unclear which side is presenting the full truth as tensions continue to rise.
Meanwhile, energy markets remain highly volatile as investors closely watch developments around the possible peace deal with Iran, which could significantly impact global oil and shipping routes.
Military tensions also continue in the region, with reports of renewed clashes involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, adding further pressure to already fragile diplomatic efforts.