Trump Tightens the Screws, Iran Fires Back: Ready for Talks to Collapse

u003cp>As of May 31, a source with direct knowledge told us that Iran is set to submit its own proposed revisions to the draft memorandum of understanding during upcoming talks with the U.S., following reports that Trump has demanded new changes to the current text.u003c/p>u003cp>The source added: “Both sides are still swapping drafts. Naturally, Iran will put forward its own amendments. Nothing is finalized yet.”u003c/p>u003cp>This insider stressed that what matters for Tehran is a text they can genuinely accept. Just because Trump has proposed revisions doesn’t mean Iran has nodded along. “We’re fully prepared for the negotiations to break down,” the source added.u003c/p>u003cp>Earlier reports said that on May 29, Trump huddled with his national security team and demanded multiple tweaks to the draft memorandum, then sent a tougher new offer to Iran.u003c/p>u003cp>The revisions touch on clauses related to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Additionally, a source revealed that Trump has also voiced concern over parts of the original memo that might involve unfreezing Iranian funds.u003c/p>