Trump sends toughened deal terms back to Iran, with frozen funds a key sticking point – NYT
President Trump has hardened the terms of the proposed Iran framework and returned the revised text to Tehran for consideration, the New York Times reported, citing three officials.Â
The specific changes were not immediately clear, but Trump has raised concerns about any provision that would unfreeze Iranian funds, drawing a sharp contrast with the Obama-era nuclear deal he has long criticized.Â
One official said the toughened proposal may also be intended to pressure Iran into accepting the existing framework already forwarded to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.Â
Trump has also grown frustrated with the pace of Iran’s responses, the official added, with negotiations proceeding through intermediaries including Pakistan.