US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that Iran has agreed to “never have a nuclear weapon” as part of the Washington-Tehran peace deal to end the war which began on February 28. Trump also called a report that said the US is paying Iran $3 million “fake news, put out by the Dumocrats.”
“Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
US-Iran sign peace deal
Trump’s comments came hours after the US and Iran signed a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf. Though the two sides have said that the ceasefire, which was announced in April, will be extended by another 60 days and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened as part of the deal, key details, including the future of , the status of Tehran’s frozen assets, and the lifting of sanctions, still remain unclear.
Quick answers to key questions
What commitments did Iran make regarding nuclear weapons in the US-Iran peace deal?⌵
Iran has agreed to never pursue a nuclear weapon as part of the peace deal signed with the US.
Why is the unfreezing of Iranian assets significant in the US-Iran agreement?⌵
The unfreezing of Iranian assets is crucial as it provides Iran access to significant financial resources, facilitating the negotiation process and potentially aiding economic recovery.
How will the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz affect global oil markets?⌵
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will restore crucial shipping channels for oil, which is expected to stabilize global oil markets and reduce prices.
Should the US impose new sanctions on Iran during the negotiation period?⌵
The US has committed not to impose new sanctions on Iran until a final agreement is reached, which is part of building trust during negotiations.
What are the key unresolved issues in the US-Iran peace negotiations?⌵
Key unresolved issues include the handling of Iran’s uranium stockpile, limits on nuclear enrichment, and the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier in the day, Trump also confirmed that vessel movement through the had resumed as part of the US-Iran peace deal.
“Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern “Highway,” which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also,” Trump said on Truth Social.
