Iran Commits to Never Developing Nuclear Weapons Under Proposed U.S. Deal

A senior Trump administration official announced that Iran has committed to indefinitely foregoing the development or procurement of nuclear weapons as part of a proposed agreement. This commitment, described as a significant concession, is central to the deal, which would tie sanctions relief to rigorous verification and inspection measures.

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We feel quite confident that all of our allies, the Israelis and the Gulf coalition, will get on board.

The official expressed strong confidence in the agreement's support from regional allies, including Israel and Gulf nations. "We feel quite confident that all of our allies, the Israelis and the Gulf coalition, will get on board," the official stated, adding a caveat that these allies retain the right to self-defense if Iran fails to uphold its end of the bargain.

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I do trust that we structured the deal in such a way where they don't get their benefits unless we get our benefits.

Furthermore, the official indicated a "broad consensus" within Iran regarding the proposed deal, extending to the IRGC, hardliners, and civilian leadership. While acknowledging potential dissent, the official characterized it as minimal. The agreement's structure is designed to ensure Iran receives benefits only after fulfilling its obligations, a key point emphasized by the official: "I do trust that we structured the deal in such a way where they don't get their benefits unless we get our benefits."

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They are committing indefinitely to never procure or develop nuclear weapons. That is a significant concession, something the president cared a great deal about...

Specifics of the deal include Iran's commitment to eliminating enriched nuclear material and decommissioning nuclear sites, though technical details are still under discussion. A 60-day technical negotiation period is envisioned. The official stressed that Iran's indefinite commitment to not building a nuclear weapon is a major win, but verification is paramount. "We're happy with the commitment to not build a nuclear weapon, but we have to verify that, and that's why the deal is structured in the way that it is, is to ensure that there's a verification and inspections regime and that they don't receive the benefits of the negotiation until we see that they're actually taking the affirmative steps in order to dismantle that nuclear program."

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We're happy with the commitment to not build a nuclear weapon, but we have to verify that, and that's why the deal is structured in the way that it is, is to ensure that there's a verification and inspections regime and that they don't receive the benefits of the negotiation until we see that they're actually taking the affirmative steps in order to dismantle that nuclear program.