Trump's Iran Deal Stalled on His Birthday, Threatening Presidency

President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran would be signed on his birthday, but no signing time was set. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi indicated the agreement would require Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, with payment for passage. Trump responded with threats of severe military action, promising to "hit Iran very hard" and to seize strategic oil assets. By the end of the week, he claimed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict had been completed, though the details remained unsettled. The proposed deal would only create a framework for future nuclear discussions, echoing provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear accord that Trump previously abandoned. Analysts warned that if the agreement collapses, it could force Trump’s resignation under a Westminster‑style parliamentary system. The unfolding negotiation raises the risk of heightened tension in the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional instability.