WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, as negotiations continue alongside reports that Washington has sent a revised and tougher peace proposal to Tehran, according to Beyond Time News.
In a Fox News interview, Trump said a commitment from Iran on nuclear weapons is a key condition for any broader agreement.
“The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They’ve agreed to that,” he said.
Iran has not confirmed this statement, and officials in Tehran have previously rejected similar US claims, saying significant differences remain in the talks.
Reports of Revised US Framework
International media reports, including The New York Times and Axios, suggest the United States has shared a revised peace framework with Iran containing stricter terms. The details of the proposal have not been made public.
The plan is believed to be part of wider efforts to restart stalled negotiations and address regional tensions, including the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.
Trump has repeatedly stated that his priorities include preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensuring free maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Disputes US Claims
Iran has rejected several US statements regarding progress in talks, insisting that key disagreements remain unresolved.
Tehran has reportedly demanded the release of around $12 billion in frozen assets before moving forward on broader nuclear and sanctions-related discussions.
Iranian officials have also dismissed earlier US claims about the destruction of enriched uranium stockpiles, calling them inaccurate.
At the same time, Iran continues to link the negotiations with wider regional issues, including Lebanon, adding further complexity to the diplomatic process.
US Maintains Cautious Position
While earlier remarks suggested progress, Trump has recently adopted a more cautious tone, saying there is no urgency to finalize any agreement.
“I’m in no hurry,” he said, adding that discussions may continue gradually or take a different direction depending on outcomes.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has also indicated that military options remain available if diplomacy fails.
Regional Situation Remains Tense
Despite a temporary ceasefire that reduced large-scale fighting since April, sporadic clashes between US and Iranian-linked forces have continued.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards recently claimed to have shot down a US drone allegedly entering Iranian airspace, while earlier strikes on Iran’s Bandar Abbas port were followed by retaliatory actions.
These developments highlight the fragility of the ceasefire and the continued risk of escalation.
Strait of Hormuz Central to Negotiations
The Strait of Hormuz remains a key issue in talks due to its importance for global oil transportation.
While Trump has suggested shipping could resume freely under a potential deal, Iranian sources have denied that such provisions exist in any draft agreement. Iranian lawmakers have also indicated plans to strengthen national control over the waterway.
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Outlook
Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran are ongoing, but major gaps remain on nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, and regional security issues. Both sides have expressed interest in avoiding full-scale conflict, but a final agreement is still uncertain.
