President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed not to develop, acquire, or purchase nuclear weapons, broadening the scope of a commitment that initially only covered development.
What the negotiations actually look like
Trump disclosed the agreement during a Fox News interview, framing it as a positive step in ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at reducing regional tensions.
Discussions have included potential pauses in Iran’s uranium enrichment activities lasting up to 15 years, a timeline offered by the Iranian side. Trump, for his part, expressed openness to a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program rather than demanding permanent cessation.
The talks have also touched on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
