President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Iran has “sort of agreed” to the terms of a potential nuclear deal with the United States. Speaking during a visit to Doha, Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations, hinting that military action might not be necessary. He stated, “You probably read today the story about Iran. It’s sort of agreed to the terms.”
Trump’s remarks seem to reference a report from NBC News, which detailed comments from Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to Iran’s supreme leader. Shamkhani indicated that Iran would be willing to relinquish its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium and limit its enrichment activities to what is needed for civilian energy. In exchange, Iran seeks relief from sanctions and would allow international inspections, along with a commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons.
Shamkhani also commented on the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the negotiations, suggesting that removing what he called the “Bibi effect” could facilitate a deal.
On the same day, Trump shared the NBC article on his Truth Social platform, highlighting the evolving situation. Axios reported that the White House had issued a written proposal for a deal, marking a significant step in the negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received this proposal and returned to Tehran for further discussions.
The proposal reportedly includes a call for a three-year pause on Iran’s uranium enrichment activities. Trump clarified that the U.S. is not demanding the dismantling of Iran’s entire nuclear energy infrastructure, but insists that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons. “They can’t have a nuclear weapon,” he emphasized.
The mixed signals from the White House have raised questions about the U.S. diplomatic stance since talks began in early April. As the situation develops, many are watching closely to see if a formal agreement can be reached.