President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding ensures Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon.
The announcement comes during the G7 meetings in France, where the U.S. is seeking to solidify diplomatic efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
Trump said the proposed deal explicitly bars Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He said that he intends to release the full text of the memorandum to the public to provide transparency regarding the agreement's terms.
"This deal will ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon," Trump said.
The president has previously emphasized the restrictive nature of the agreement. In a May 31 interview with Fox News, Trump said, "There will be no nuclear weapons."
While the president has focused on the nuclear restrictions, other reports suggest the full scope of the agreement remains unclear. Some sources indicate it is unknown if the deal addresses Iran's missile program or its regional activities, a point of contention among international observers.
Trump said the memorandum is a central part of the diplomatic effort to ensure that Iran cannot acquire a nuclear weapon. The G7 summit provides a backdrop for these discussions as member nations weigh the stability of the region against the enforcement of nuclear bans.
“"This deal will ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon."”
This announcement signals a shift toward a formal, written commitment from Iran regarding its nuclear ambitions. By pledging to release the text publicly, the Trump administration is attempting to move away from the secrecy of previous diplomatic frameworks, though the lack of clarity regarding missile programs suggests the deal may be narrowly focused on nuclear capabilities rather than a comprehensive security package.
