WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump convened an emergency meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to consider a potential agreement with Iran that could extend a ceasefire and reopen negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, according to statements from Trump and U.S. officials.
Trump said before the meeting that he would make a “final determination” on a proposed arrangement that would extend a truce in place since early April while negotiators work toward a broader agreement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump outlined conditions he said would be required for any deal, including a commitment by Iran not to develop a nuclear weapon, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the removal of sea mines and the handling of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile.
“No money will be exchanged, until further notice,” Trump wrote. “Other items, of far less importance, have been agreed to.”
Several hours after the meeting began, the White House said discussions had concluded but did not announce a decision. Details of the deliberations remain unclear. A White House official later said Trump would accept only an agreement that met his stated conditions, according to media reports citing administration officials.
The talks come amid efforts to preserve a ceasefire following months of heightened tensions involving the United States, Iran and regional allies. Diplomatic discussions have focused on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and addressing concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iranian officials have publicly disputed some U.S. characterizations of the negotiations. Tehran has denied agreeing to surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and has said key nuclear issues remain under discussion. Iranian officials have also rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached.
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran possessed a significant quantity of uranium enriched to 60% purity before recent military strikes damaged parts of its nuclear infrastructure. Western governments have long argued that such material could be further enriched to weapons-grade levels, while Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
Speaking in Singapore on Saturday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington remained prepared to resume military action if diplomacy failed, while emphasizing that Trump was pursuing a negotiated outcome.
As of late Friday, neither Washington nor Tehran had announced a final agreement, and negotiations appeared to remain ongoing.
