Iran Agreed to End Nuclear Program in Trump Deal
U.S. negotiators believe Iran has agreed to give up its nuclear weapons ambitions and highly enriched uranium stockpile as part of a peace deal with President Trump.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday afternoon that an agreement between Washington and Tehran had been “largely negotiated,” though he declined to release final details at the time, stating that discussions were ongoing, as Breitbart News reports.
The New York Times, citing two U.S. officials, reported that the Islamist regime in Iran verbally agreed during negotiations to surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to American negotiators. While the exact mechanism for removing the nuclear material from Iranian territory remains undisclosed, such a commitment would represent a major achievement of a longstanding White House objective.
The Islamist regime has not yet publicly confirmed any details of the reported agreement, and its historical record on honoring commitments remains questionable. However, an agreement on this scale would likely secure critical support from Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill, several of whom have expressed deep skepticism about reaching any accommodation with the Mullahs.
Military pressure preceded diplomatic breakthrough
According to the report, Iran had previously refused to consider surrendering its uranium stockpile, but the apparent shift in Tehran’s position came after the United States signaled it was prepared to resume military operations against the country if negotiations failed. President Trump made that threat explicit on Saturday, warning he was ready to “blow [Iran] to kingdom come” if talks collapsed.
A separate report from Axios indicates that the two sides are preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding that would remain in effect for at least 60 days. Citing an unnamed U.S. official, the outlet reported that the memorandum would include Iranian commitments to abandon pursuit of nuclear weapons, negotiate the termination of its enrichment program, and transfer its uranium stockpile to international control.
Sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz reopening on the table
In exchange, the United States would negotiate the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian funds over the same 60-day period. However, Axios noted that full implementation of sanctions relief would only occur upon completion of a final agreement that definitively resolves the nuclear question.
The memorandum of understanding also reportedly addresses the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which would be reopened during the 60-day ceasefire period in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports and permitting Iran to resume oil sales. That provision is contingent on Iran removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Lebanon conflict and regional reactions
The reported memorandum also includes a commitment to end hostilities in Lebanon, where conflict erupted after Hezbollah militants attacked Israel following the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. It remains unclear whether Israel has agreed to halt its military campaign against the Iranian-backed terrorist organization.
Regional partners in the Middle East have welcomed the apparent diplomatic progress. Following a Saturday phone call between President Trump and Middle East leaders, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday expressing “deep appreciation for President Trump’s leadership and his commitment to consultation and coordination with regional leaders.”
No final agreement has been publicly announced, and significant details remain under negotiation. The outcome of the talks will have major implications for regional stability, American foreign policy, and the future of Iran’s contested nuclear program.
With information from Breitbart News
