Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the current terms of a potential deal with Iran, despite believing that Tehran is keen to reach an agreement. Speaking on Thursday, the former US president stated that the proposed framework would open the Strait of Hormuz immediately and keep it as international waters, contradicting claims from Iranian state media that Iran and Oman would jointly manage the waterway.
Strait of Hormuz Dispute
Trump warned that Oman must adhere to the same rules as other nations regarding the Strait or face consequences, emphasising that 'nobody's going to control it.' He stressed that the waterway should remain open for global commerce and that any attempt by Iran or Oman to exert control would be unacceptable.
Uranium Stockpile Concerns
The former president also voiced discomfort with the possibility of Russia or China taking custody of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. This issue remains a major point of contention in the negotiations, as the US seeks to prevent any nation from holding the material that could be used for nuclear weapons development.
The White House has dismissed reports from Iranian state television suggesting a draft framework agreement had been reached, clarifying that no final deal is in place and that significant differences remain, particularly over Iran's nuclear programme.
