Trump reveals Iran's alleged deal to abandon nuclear weapons
As tensions continue in the Middle East, Washington maintains that Tehran accepted a key condition to avoid a new regional escalation
The possibility of a broader agreement between the United States and Iran was once again placed at the center of the international debate after President Donald Trump stated that the Iranian government has already agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, although he acknowledged that this position could change in the future.
During an interview on the New York Post's "Pod Force One" podcast, Trump assured that Tehran's commitment represents one of the most important advances in the midst of the conflict that has kept the Middle East in suspense for more than three months.
“They have already agreed that they are not going to have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said during the conversation.
The president explained that preventing Iran from accessing nuclear weapons was a fundamental condition within the diplomatic contacts promoted by Washington.
“We cannot allow them to have a nuclear weapon,” said the US president.
Doubts persist about the negotiations
Despite the optimism expressed by Trump, negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain surrounded by uncertainty. The war is approaching 100 days and, although both sides maintain a ceasefire, there is still no definitive peace agreement.
Despite the president's statements, Iran has not issued official information. Consulted by CNBC, the Iranian Foreign Ministry declined to comment on Trump's statements, fueling doubts about the true scope of the commitments reached.
For his part, the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, recently assured that the talks remain active, despite versions spread by Iranian state media that indicated an alleged interruption of diplomatic contacts.
Hormuz keeps the markets on alert
As negotiations continue, international attention is also focused on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important sea routes for the global oil trade.
Crude oil prices remain high due to uncertainty about traffic in the area. This week, Iranian state media reported that Tehran could move toward a complete closure of the sea lane in response to alleged ceasefire violations.
However, Trump considered it unlikely that this measure would last for long.