Trump Revises Iran Peace Deal as Maritime Blockade Hits Sixth Ship

President Donald Trump has reportedly returned a revised peace framework to Tehran, insisting on more stringent conditions before finalized terms can be reached. Following a Friday meeting in the Situation Room, the Trump administration updated the draft agreement to include tighter restrictions on Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and more explicit 'red lines' to prevent nuclear weapons capability. Despite the diplomatic push, the White House and Department of Defense emphasized that the U.S. remains prepared to resume active hostilities if the deal fails to protect American interests. On the front lines, the U.S. military continues to exert maritime pressure, successfully intercepting a sixth merchant vessel attempting to bypass the blockade of Iranian ports. While one vessel was permitted to continue, the Pentagon reported 'defensive' strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz to maintain control of the critical sea lanes, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes. The diplomatic impasse now rests on Iran's review of the revised text. While President Trump has publicly stated he has received assurances that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons, Tehran has not yet signaled acceptance of the new terms. Furthermore, Iranian negotiators are reportedly attempting to fold wider regional issues, including the conflict in Lebanon, into the settlement—a move that adds another layer of complexity to the efforts to end the four-month-old conflict.