In a statement released on social media, Trump criticized the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiated during the administration of former President Barack Obama. Trump argued that the earlier agreement would have enabled Iran to eventually develop nuclear capabilities, while claiming that the proposed new arrangement would permanently prevent such an outcome.
The president stated that Iran no longer seeks to acquire a nuclear weapon and asserted that the forthcoming agreement would prohibit the country from obtaining one through development, purchase, or other means.
Trump also claimed that, following the signing of the agreement, the strategically important Strait of Hormuz would be reopened to unrestricted international navigation. The waterway is one of the world's most critical energy transit routes and has been a focal point of regional tensions.
According to Trump, no direct financial payments would be made to Iran under the proposed arrangement. He contrasted the anticipated deal with policies pursued under previous U.S. administrations, arguing that the new agreement would establish a stronger framework for relations between Washington and Tehran.
The president further stated that nuclear-related materials would eventually be secured and destroyed under international oversight, though specific details regarding implementation, verification mechanisms, and timelines were not provided in the statement.
Trump expressed optimism that the agreement would contribute to long-term stability in the Middle East while warning that alternative options remain available should diplomatic efforts fail.
As of publication, neither the U.S. government nor Iranian officials had released the full text of the proposed agreement, and independent verification of several claims made in Trump's statement remains pending.
