Trump Holds Emergency Meeting with Top Advisors on Iran Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has met with top advisors in the White House Situation Room for an emergency discussion on finalising a framework for extending the ceasefire with Iran, though no clear next steps emerged.
Before the meeting, Trump asserted via Truth Social that Iran must accept absolute conditions, including no nuclear weapons, unrestricted two-way shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and removal of all mines in the waterway. He also demanded Iran allow the US to seize and destroy enriched uranium.
The White House confirmed its firm stance in negotiations.
“President Trump will only agree to a deal that benefits America and adheres to his firm limits. Iran must not possess nuclear weapons,” a White House official told CBS.
Despite both countries agreeing to a 60-day ceasefire extension under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Trump’s new demands have drawn sharp criticism from Tehran.
Mohsen Rezaei, advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, accused Trump of undermining ongoing negotiations.
“As predicted, the US president has betrayed diplomacy for the third time. By maintaining the naval blockade and making excessive demands in talks, he has once again proven he is not inclined towards negotiation and is pursuing other objectives,” Rezaei wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated Iran’s focus is solely on ending the war. Iran consistently denies accusations of developing weapons of mass destruction and insists its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful.
Uncertainty has intensified as tensions flare on the ground. Both sides have accused each other of ceasefire violations since 8 April, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claiming to have attacked a US airbase in Kuwait, which the US Central Command described as a “terrible ceasefire violation.”
As diplomatic talks in Washington stall, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled that the US military remains ready to launch airstrikes against Iran if needed, claiming global ammunition supplies are fully prepared.
US Vice President JD Vance said key issues remain unresolved, particularly regarding uranium enrichment.
Negotiations between the US and Iran have reportedly made significant progress on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump has insisted on not rushing to sign any deal.
The United Arab Emirates — a wealthy, independent, and ambitious monarchy — is located in the Strait of Hormuz between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised US hypocrisy over port blockades, with tensions rising after Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump stated the US is close to a “very good” deal with Iran but will keep military options open if talks fail.
The US president has put forward strict conditions in the draft agreement with Iran, focusing on enriched uranium transfers and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Defence Secretary Hegseth reiterated US military readiness to attack Iran if the deal fails at the Shangri-La Dialogue, with Trump insisting on strict nuclear terms.
ExxonMobil executives warned of global oil prices soaring to $160 per barrel due to dwindling global reserves and conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz.
China unexpectedly cut oil imports amid Iran tensions, preventing Brent crude from reaching $200 per barrel.