Trump Declares New Iran Deal Will Block Nuclear Weapons, Reopen Hormuz Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a landmark agreement with Iran aimed at permanently preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons while restoring stability in the Middle East.
In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, Trump sharply criticized the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiated under former President Barack Obama.
According to Trump, the Obama-era deal created a pathway for Iran to eventually develop nuclear weapons, a claim that remains contested by supporters of the agreement, who maintain that it imposed strict limitations and international inspections on Iran’s nuclear activities.
Trump asserted that his administration’s proposed agreement represents “the exact opposite” of the JCPOA, describing it as “a wall to no nuclear weapon.”
“Iran no longer wants a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement,” the president declared.
The U.S. leader further revealed that the agreement was scheduled to be signed imminently and claimed that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would immediately reopen to all international shipping upon its conclusion.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes, has been a focal point of regional tensions in recent years. Any restoration of unrestricted maritime access is expected to have far-reaching implications for global energy markets and international trade.
Trump also emphasized that, unlike previous arrangements with Tehran, no financial payments would be made to Iran under the proposed deal. He revisited criticism of the Obama administration’s handling of frozen Iranian assets, particularly referencing the controversial transfer of $1.7 billion in cash as part of a decades-old settlement.
In one of the statement’s most striking passages, Trump referenced America’s military capabilities, including B-2 stealth bombers, suggesting that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure had already been significantly degraded.
He stated that any remaining nuclear materials would eventually be secured and destroyed “whether in Iran, or the United States,” while expressing optimism about future cooperation between Washington and Tehran.
“We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future,” Trump said.
However, the president also issued a veiled warning that military options remain available should diplomacy fail.
“If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again,” he stated.
As of press time, Iranian authorities had yet to issue an official response to Trump’s latest remarks. Analysts note that while negotiations between Washington and Tehran have reportedly advanced, the final terms and implementation mechanisms of any agreement remain critical to its long-term success.
The announcement marks what could become a significant turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, potentially reshaping security dynamics across the Middle East and influencing global energy markets in the years ahead.
Editor’s Note: The claims contained in President Trump’s statement reflect his administration’s position. Independent verification of the agreement’s final terms and Iran’s official commitments remains ongoing.