Iran has warned that it will not sign any agreement with the United States unless its core political and economic rights are fully secured, even as President Donald Trump postponed a final decision following high‑level discussions at the White House. Tehran’s chief negotiator said the country would not accept a deal that fails to guarantee sanctions relief, access to frozen assets and long‑term security assurances before making any nuclear‑related concessions.
Talks between the two sides have stalled after Washington sent a tougher peace proposal to Tehran, prompting Iranian officials to accuse the US of shifting goalposts at a sensitive stage of negotiations. The revised proposal, according to diplomatic sources, includes stricter limits on Iran’s enriched‑uranium stockpile, enhanced monitoring measures and a more detailed verification framework. Any changes to the proposal could delay efforts to end the West Asia conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor that has faced repeated disruptions during the crisis.
Despite reports of incremental progress, Iranian officials insist that no final understanding has been reached. They say past experiences — including the collapse of earlier agreements — have eroded trust in Washington’s commitments. Tehran argues that economic relief must be front‑loaded, guaranteed and irreversible before it agrees to any long‑term nuclear restrictions.
Diplomats say both sides are exploring a phased arrangement that could extend the current ceasefire, ease maritime tensions and establish interim limits on Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the widening trust deficit remains the biggest obstacle. Iran maintains that it will not compromise on sovereignty or accept a deal that leaves it vulnerable to future US policy shifts.
Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days, but officials on both sides acknowledge that the path to a final agreement remains uncertain.