Trump pushing for edits to US-Iran deal on Hormuz and enriched uranium, US media report
Citing US media, the BBC reports that Donald Trump is asking for edits to the draft deal under negotiation with Iran. The proposed changes focus on Strait of Hormuz security and the removal of highly enriched uranium.
BBC Middle EastAccording to BBC Middle East, citing US media outlets, Donald Trump has requested specific edits to the draft deal under negotiation with Iran. The requested changes focus on safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium from the country.
US officials say the edits aim to make the framework workable for all parties. Tehran has yet to issue a formal response. Diplomatic sources cited by the BBC said the talks remain at a technical level and that the timetable is dynamic.
For markets, the daily oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz is the headline most directly affected by the report. Brent and WTI prices remain sensitive to incoming news flow. Investors expect the deal timetable to move in step with developments throughout the week.
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