Iran will never have nuclear weapon under new deal – Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Iran will never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon under a new agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and easing tensions in the Middle East.

Speaking at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday, Trump described the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement as a strong safeguard against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, insisting that preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon remains the central objective of the deal.

“Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told reporters, adding that the agreement was “a fair deal” and “a good deal.”

He said the accord would serve as a barrier against nuclear proliferation and provide a framework for future negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The remarks come days after the United States and Iran announced a preliminary agreement to end hostilities following months of military confrontation that disrupted global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict. Although both sides have confirmed the existence of the agreement, the full text has yet to be released.

According to U.S. officials, the memorandum of understanding signed by both countries is expected to pave the way for a 60-day negotiation period during which more complex issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and regional security concerns, will be addressed. Technical discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities are expected to begin this week.

Trump indicated that the agreement had entered what he described as a “second stage” but declined to provide further details.

He said a formal signing ceremony is expected to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, later this week, after which the full contents of the agreement could be made public.

The U.S. president also said the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route disrupted during the conflict, would be reopened, a move expected to ease pressure on international energy markets.