Washington, DC – In a surprising development that reshuffles the cards on the regional nuclear issue, US President Donald Trump announced that he had received direct assurances from Iran that it would not seek to develop or acquire nuclear weapons.
These remarks come at a time of heightened speculation surrounding intensified US diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. The administration is also seeking to amend the terms of proposals aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement.
Trump: “Iran has agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons.”
In a notable interview broadcast Saturday night on Lara Trump’s show on Fox News, the US president revealed the contents of previously undisclosed talks. He stated, “The only guarantee I need is no nuclear weapons. They agreed to that, and it was very interesting.” Meanwhile, AFP reported that Trump is preparing to push a more stringent peace proposal to Tehran. This proposal aims to place definitive limits on Iran’s nuclear program.
Tightening conditions: A new US strategy
In parallel with this announcement, press reports, including one published by The New York Times, revealed that the Trump administration had made significant and decisive changes to its proposal to end the war in the Middle East.
According to informed officials, the US president rewrote the overall framework of the agreement to make it more stringent. Furthermore, he focused on key points that he felt lacked sufficient force in previous versions.
In this context, the Axios news website reported that the US amendments focus primarily on the “practical mechanisms” for dealing with Iran’s stockpiled nuclear materials. Trump also seeks to ensure strict and direct international oversight to prevent any potential diversion toward military capabilities.
Tehran’s doubts and the expectations gap
Despite the cautious optimism expressed by the American side, Tehran remains deeply skeptical of these moves.
Political observers believe a significant gap still separates the priorities of the two sides. While Trump focuses on dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and ensuring strict compliance, Iran seeks economic guarantees and sanctions relief. The current American team views these demands as part of a “grand bargain” that remains elusive.
