Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons amid reports of 'tougher' terms

President Donald Trump asserted on Saturday that Iran has committed to abandoning nuclear weapons development, coinciding with reports of a revised, more stringent peace proposal sent to Tehran. This development could further delay an agreement aimed at formally ending the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime route crucial for global trade.

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The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They’ve agreed to that, and it was very interesting.

Media outlets The New York Times and Axios reported that Trump transmitted a new framework to Iran with "tougher" terms, though the specifics remain unclear. Trump has consistently stated his primary objectives for any deal are preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and securing the passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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I’m in no hurry.

"The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They’ve agreed to that, and it was very interesting," Trump stated in an interview broadcast Saturday night. However, Tehran has previously expressed skepticism regarding Trump's claims, and the parties appear to be far apart on their core demands. Iran insists on the release of $12 billion in frozen assets before engaging in substantive talks about its nuclear program.

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Slowly but surely we’re getting, I think, what we want and if we don’t get what we want, we’re going to end in a different way.

Despite earlier indications from Trump and U.S. officials that a deal was imminent, the president adopted a more patient tone in the Fox News interview, hinting at the possibility of renewed military action. "I’m in no hurry," he said. "Slowly but surely we’re getting, I think, what we want and if we don’t get what we want, we’re going to end in a different way." This sentiment was echoed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who stated Washington is "more than capable" of resuming hostilities if necessary.

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Washington was “more than capable” of restarting the war if necessary.