According to multiple US officials speaking on condition of anonymity, the Trump administration has transmitted a revised set of demands to Iran as part of ongoing negotiations for a new nuclear framework. The new terms are described as significantly tougher than previous proposals, requiring Iran to dismantle key nuclear infrastructure and submit to more intrusive inspections.
The officials, who briefed reporters on May 30, 2026, said the updated framework demands include a complete halt to uranium enrichment above 3.67% and the closure of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Iran has not yet formally responded to the new terms, which were delivered via Swiss intermediaries earlier this week.
This development comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reporting on May 26 that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium now exceeds 30 times the limit set by the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The US has maintained a policy of maximum pressure, combining economic sanctions with diplomatic outreach.
Analysts note that the tougher terms reflect a shift in US strategy, moving away from the original JCPOA framework toward a more restrictive agreement. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks, though no date for a new round of talks has been announced.
