President Donald Trump stated that his administration will not rush into a deal with Iran as negotiations for a peace agreement progress. He emphasized that Iran must not develop or procure nuclear weapons. In a post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned that the negotiations are proceeding constructively and that the blockade will remain until a certified agreement is reached. He criticized the Iran Nuclear Deal negotiated by former President Barack Obama, calling it a direct path for Iran to develop nuclear weapons, and claimed the current negotiations are the opposite.
Trump asserted that the relationship with Iran is becoming more professional and productive, reiterating the importance of eliminating Iran's nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported this view, stating that any final agreement must dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. Concerns were raised by U.S. lawmakers regarding the deal's effectiveness in addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, with Senator Ted Cruz expressing skepticism about the potential outcomes.
Despite these concerns, U.S. officials indicated that Iran has agreed to relinquish its enriched uranium as part of the deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the negotiations, asserting that Trump's commitment to a nuclear-free Iran should not be questioned. Regional officials reported that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran that includes terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the relinquishment of enriched uranium.