WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons as part of a potential future agreement, although Tehran has yet to publicly confirm any such commitment.
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Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Saturday, Trump said Iran had accepted a key US demand regarding its nuclear programme.
“The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They’ve agreed to that,” Trump said during the interview with Lara Trump.
Despite Trump’s remarks, negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain ongoing. Reports by The New York Times and Axios indicated that the US administration recently presented Iran with a revised framework containing stricter conditions, potentially extending talks that have already continued for several weeks.
Trump has repeatedly stated that his primary objectives include preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route affected by regional tensions.
Iran has disputed several US claims related to the negotiations. Tehran has demanded the release of $12 billion in frozen assets before meaningful nuclear discussions can proceed and rejected assertions that its enriched uranium stockpile would be dismantled.
Iranian officials have also called for Lebanon’s inclusion in any broader regional peace agreement. Meanwhile, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” as military operations intensified in southern Lebanon.
Trump appeared less optimistic about an immediate breakthrough, saying negotiations would continue at a measured pace.
“I’m in no hurry. Slowly but surely we’re getting what we want, and if we don’t, things could end differently,” he said.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed a firm stance, stating that Washington remained prepared to resume military operations if diplomatic efforts failed.
A temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran was reached in April following historic talks hosted by Pakistan. However, tensions have persisted, with recent military exchanges further complicating efforts to achieve a lasting settlement.
Disputes have also emerged over the future status of the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump claimed Iran would impose no tolls on passing vessels under a future agreement, Iranian media reports denied that such a provision exists in current negotiation drafts.
Meanwhile, fighting in Lebanon continues despite ceasefire efforts. The Israeli military confirmed the expansion of ground operations in southern Lebanon, while diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon are expected to continue in the coming days.
The evolving negotiations remain a focal point of international diplomacy, with regional stability and global energy security closely tied to the outcome of talks between Washington and Tehran.
