Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - Fresh uncertainty has surrounded the ongoing US-Iran negotiations after President Donald Trump reportedly walked out of a high-level White House Situation Room meeting without making a final decision on a proposed agreement with Tehran. The meeting was expected to determine whether Washington would move forward with a tentative framework aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Ahead of the meeting, Trump publicly outlined several conditions he said were necessary for any agreement, including Iran’s commitment to never develop a nuclear weapon, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted commercial shipping, removal of sea mines, and US oversight of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles. However, Iran has repeatedly objected to several of these demands, particularly those involving its nuclear program and sovereignty over regional waterways. According to reports, the two hour meeting concluded without a final decision, with administration officials stating that Trump would only approve a deal that meets his red lines.

The proposed agreement would reportedly extend the current ceasefire by 60 days while allowing further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear activities and regional security arrangements. Despite earlier reports suggesting a tentative understanding had been reached, major disagreements remain unresolved, including sanctions relief, control of shipping routes, uranium enrichment restrictions, and security guarantees. Analysts say the delay reflects the complexity of the negotiations, with both sides attempting to secure strategic concessions while avoiding a return to direct military confrontation.

Trump’s decision to leave the meeting without endorsing the agreement highlights how fragile the negotiations remain despite weeks of diplomatic engagement. With global energy markets closely watching developments around the Strait of Hormuz, the future of the ceasefire and wider regional stability now appears dependent on whether Washington and Tehran can bridge their remaining differences.