United States President Donald Trump convened a high-stakes meeting with top aides on Friday at the White House to make a "final determination" on a proposed framework for extending the ceasefire with Iran. However, the session concluded late Friday without any public announcement regarding the next steps or a finalized agreement.

The meeting, held in the Situation Room, comes after a framework deal, known as a memorandum of understanding, was reportedly agreed upon by both nations on Thursday. This potential agreement would extend the existing ceasefire for 60 days and initiate discussions concerning Iran's nuclear program. The deal, however, was contingent on the approval of both President Trump and Iran's leadership.

Earlier on Friday, President Trump outlined his demands via social media, stating that Iran must commit to never possessing nuclear weapons or bombs. He also insisted on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted shipping in both directions and the termination of any mines within the strait. A White House official reiterated to CBS News, the BBC's U.S. news partner, that "President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon."

In response to Trump's pronouncements, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader on Saturday accused the U.S. President of betraying democracy through what he described as excessive demands. Iran maintains its position that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes and is not subject to negotiation on these terms.

Since the ceasefire took effect on April 8, President Trump has repeatedly indicated that the U.S. and Iran were nearing an agreement, suggesting progress in negotiations. Despite these assertions, no substantive results have been publicly declared until this meeting. Trump also indicated on Friday his readiness to lift the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing ships caught in the waterway to begin "heading home." He further insisted Iran permit the U.S. to remove and destroy its enriched uranium, stating "No money will be exchanged, until further notice."

Despite the reported framework agreement, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday that the blockade on Iranian shipping remained in place, with Iranian vessels still being prevented from crossing the blockade line and receiving warnings from U.S. forces.

This situation follows comments made earlier in the week by Senator J.D. Vance, who stated that the U.S. and Iran were "very close" to a deal but "not there yet," underscoring the delicate and ongoing nature of the discussions.

Unresolved questions remain regarding the specific terms of the reported framework, the exact nature of Iran's response to Trump's latest demands, and whether the internal approvals required from both nations' leadership will be granted, particularly in light of Iran's public rejection of some of the stated conditions.