Trump Iran Ceasefire Talks Stall: No Decision After White House Meeting on 60-Day Extension Plan

Kuala Lumpur – US President Donald Trump has not yet approved the proposed framework for extending the ceasefire with Iran, after a high-level meeting in the White House Situation Room ended without any final decision or clear next steps.

The closed-door session, attended by senior advisors, was intended to chart the way forward on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would extend the current truce by 60 days and open the door for broader negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and a permanent end to the conflict. However, no agreement was reached, and no official announcement followed the discussions.

This latest development comes amid ongoing mutual accusations of ceasefire violations since the truce took effect in April. While US officials had previously signalled that an in-principle deal had been reached, both Trump and Iranian leadership still need to give final approval.

Trump’s “Red Lines” for Any Iran Deal

President Trump has repeatedly emphasised strict conditions that Iran must meet before any extension or long-term agreement can be signed. According to sources close to the White House, these include:

• Iran must not develop or possess nuclear weapons.
• The Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for unrestricted passage of commercial vessels.
• Any missile launchers or mines in the strategic waterway must be destroyed.

“Iran needs to meet several key conditions, among them: not developing or owning nuclear weapons; reopening the Strait of Hormuz for free passage of commercial ships; and ensuring any launchers in that route are destroyed,” Trump stated.

White House officials reinforced that the President will only accept a deal that respects his administration’s “red lines,” particularly preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capability.

Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks, Calls for Conflict End

Iran has pushed back strongly against linking the ceasefire to its nuclear programme. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the immediate priority is simply ending the conflict, while dismissing claims of nuclear negotiations.

Iranian media described Trump’s latest remarks as “a combination of facts and inaccurate information.”

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that “negotiations are still ongoing and have not reached the final stage.”

Global Impact and Strategic Stakes

The US-Iran conflict that erupted earlier this year has already sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Repeated disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes — have driven up prices and raised concerns about international trade routes.

Analysts warn that without a breakthrough, further instability in the region could exacerbate economic pressures worldwide.

As both sides continue to trade accusations and the 60-day extension proposal hangs in the balance, the international community is closely watching for any sign of progress that could de-escalate tensions and stabilise global oil markets.