President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to negotiate a “Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement” with Iran, aiming to prevent the nation from developing nuclear weapons while promoting its economic growth. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump stated, “I want Iran to be a great and successful Country, but one that cannot have a Nuclear Weapon.” He emphasized a preference for a peaceful agreement over military action, countering reports suggesting imminent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
This initiative follows Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where discussions likely included regional security concerns. Concurrently, Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum reinstating the “maximum pressure” sanctions policy, aiming to deny Iran any pathway to nuclear armament.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, responded by indicating Tehran’s openness to discussions, stating that while “maximum pressure is a failed experience,” ensuring Iran does not seek nuclear weapons “is not a problem.”
The proposed agreement would require stringent verification measures to ensure Iran’s compliance with nuclear non-proliferation, while potentially offering economic incentives to facilitate the country’s growth and prosperity. The success of such negotiations would depend on mutual trust and the establishment of robust monitoring mechanisms.
This development marks a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Iran, balancing firm sanctions with a willingness to engage diplomatically to achieve long-term regional stability.