Iran agrees to never possess nuclear weapons, Trump says after MoU signing

President Donald Trump declared on Monday that Iran has committed to never developing nuclear weapons, a key outcome of a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Tehran. Trump also vehemently denied reports suggesting the U.S. would provide $300 million to Iran as part of the agreement, labeling them "fake news."

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Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the US is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!!

In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his administration's stance, stating, "Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the US is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!!" This assertion reinforces the administration's position that the agreement aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Vice President JD Vance echoed the President's sentiment, highlighting Trump's diplomatic achievements. Vance stated in a video message, "The President has been clear from day one: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. Once again, President Trump's efforts to establish peace have paid off for the American people, despite countless attempts to thwart it by people who hate America and President Trump."

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The President has been clear from day one: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. Once again, President Trump's efforts to establish peace have paid off for the American people, despite countless attempts to thwart it by people who hate America and President Trump.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also weighed in, reaffirming his country's long-standing commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. "With or without a deal, Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Not today, and not tomorrow. As long as I am Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen," Netanyahu declared.

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For decades, I have been fighting Iran's efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. I can define this as my life's mission. I have upheld it until now, and I will uphold it in the future as well.

Senior U.S. administration officials explained that the MoU creates a structure for future U.S.-Iran relations, operating on a performance-based model. Iran's cooperation on nuclear inspections, verification, and commitments against supporting regional extremism will determine the extent of sanctions relief and economic engagement. Vice President Vance previously indicated that sanctions relief would only follow verifiable steps by Iran, including eliminating enriched uranium stockpiles and accepting a robust inspection regime.

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With or without a deal, Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Not today, and not tomorrow. As long as I am Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen.