Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes', emerging deal draws Republican criticism (pbs.org)

• Trump: Iran 'negotiating on fumes'; deal near but key details unresolved
• Iran to give up 440.9 kg highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief
• U.S. strikes in southern Iran; Iran accuses U.S. of bad faith
• Republican senators criticize deal; Abraham Accords expansion sought

"President Trump stated at a cabinet meeting that Iran is 'negotiating on fumes' and that midterm elections won't affect his war strategy. A potential deal would see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (440.9 kg at 60%) in return for sanctions relief, with details to be worked out in 60 days. Trump ruled out Russia or China as a third party for uranium storage. U.S. forces conducted 'defensive' strikes in southern Iran on Monday, which Iran called bad faith. Republican senators criticized the deal as too lenient. Trump also urged Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan to join the Abraham Accords, but Saudi precondition of a Palestinian state remains. The ceasefire's coverage of Lebanon remains unresolved as Israel deepens operations."