Trump's shocking Iran nuclear retreat after screaming at top generals in hours-long meltdown

By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:45, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 13:58, 20 April 2026 Donald Trump is considering a deal that would allow Iran to resume uranium enrichment in a decade, even as the President screamed at his top generals following the regime's downing of two American pilots. The proposal would require Iran to suspend uranium enrichment for ten years before permitting the regime to produce a modest amount of low-enriched uranium for another decade, according to the New York Times. Trump had pushed for a 20-year suspension because he feared anything less would make his deal look too similar to the 2015 nuclear agreement he ultimately scrapped. The nuclear deal signed by Barack Obama barred Iran from enriching uranium above civilian levels for 15 years. But Trump now appears to be showing new flexibility on the issue as he looks to end the war, following a private meltdown with his top military advisers. Trump 'screamed at aides for hours' following the downing of an American jet earlier this month, according to a new report released by the Wall Street Journal. The President was also 'kept out of the room' while his team was given minute-by-minute updates.  On April 3, an F-15E Strike Eagle with two crew members was shot down by Iranian forces in a dramatic escalation of the war. It was believed to be the first US plane brought down by enemy fire during the conflict, as images of the wreckage circulated widely on social media. Trump is considering a deal that would allow Iran to resume uranium enrichment in a decade On April 3, an F-15E Strike Eagle with two crew members was shot down by Iranian forces in a dramatic escalation of the war Trump 'screamed at aides for hours' following the downing of an American jet earlier this month Following the news, images of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis loomed heavily in Trump's mind, according to the report.  Trump reportedly demanded that the military retrieve the pilots immediately, but US troops hadn't been on the ground in Iran since the government overthrow that led to the hostage crisis.  Aides updated Trump at meaningful moments, a senior administration official told the outlet. While one pilot was rescued seven hours later, the other remained missing until late Saturday evening, when he was finally saved in a high-stakes extraction. It wasn't until after 2am that Trump went to bed.  The Daily Mail has contacted the White House for comment.  The report comes as peace talks hang in the balance with Iranian state news claiming the regime has 'no plans' for upcoming peace talks with the US.  Pakistani and US officials have claimed that Iran is interested in further talks in Pakistan despite the regime's public messaging.   No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.