US President Donald Trump has said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons. 
By Fredrick Kioko US President Donald Trump has said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as fresh reports emerged indicating he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran for further consideration.
The latest developments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker a formal agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East and reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz maritime route. However, any revisions to the proposal could significantly prolong negotiations, which have already been marked by strained rhetoric, diplomatic tensions, and occasional flare-ups of armed conflict.
Reports published Saturday by The New York Times and Axios indicated that Trump returned a revised framework to Iran containing stricter conditions than those previously proposed. While the exact details of the tougher terms were not immediately made public, the move signals continued challenges in efforts to secure a lasting deal.
The negotiations remain closely watched globally, given the geopolitical importance of Iran’s nuclear commitments and the strategic role of the Strait of Hormuz in international energy and trade routes.
