U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran has agreed during negotiations not to develop or obtain nuclear weapons, marking what he described as a significant step in ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump said that Iran initially stated only that it would refrain from producing nuclear weapons. According to the U.S. president, the draft agreement was later expanded to include a provision under which Iran would neither develop nuclear weapons nor acquire them in any form.
Trump described the addition as an important change, emphasizing that the revised language strengthens commitments aimed at preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.
The U.S. leader also said that a potential agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after the deal is signed. The strategic waterway is one of the world's most important energy transit routes, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Trump did not provide further details about the status of the negotiations or a possible timeline for finalizing the agreement.
The comments come amid continued international efforts to address concerns over Iran's nuclear program and maintain stability in the Middle East.
