Trump to Sign Deal with Iran Ahead of International Engagements

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his intention to formalize a deal with Iran the following day, just before he heads to the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House and the Group of Seven meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France.

This news came shortly after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, informed Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan that the agreement would be signed electronically. Trump later confirmed the arrangement on Truth Social.

In his post, Trump criticized the previous Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), initiated by former President Barack Obama, claiming that his own agreement represented a complete reversal of that approach. He also stated that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil transport, would be open immediately post-signing.

“Obama’s deal was a straightforward, appealing route to nuclear armament. Iran had nuclear capabilities years ago and could have already used them by now. My deal is completely different; it’s about preventing nuclear weapons,” he asserted.

He continued, saying that Iran no longer seeks nuclear weapons or plans to acquire them through any means. The agreement is set to be formalized tomorrow, with the Strait of Hormuz opening for all after that.

The president clarified that there would be no cash exchanged in this accord and emphasized how his administration’s relationship with Iran differs significantly from that of his predecessor.

Trump remarked, “Our dealings with Iran are markedly better than those from prior administrations. Unlike Obama, who transferred large sums to Iran, I am not involving financial exchanges in this process.”

He also mentioned that the United States is expected to recover “nuclear dust,” referring to the enriched uranium buried by B-2 bombers that targeted Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan a year ago in what was called Operation Midnight Hammer. This retrieval and destruction of materials became an essential condition during negotiations.

“Once the situation stabilizes, we will, utilizing our capable B-2 bomber pilots, recover the nuclear dust buried beneath solid rock and neutralize it, whether it’s located in Iran or within the U.S.,” he noted.

“We anticipate collaborating with Iran and the broader Middle East for the foreseeable future. Ideally, all these processes will unfold quickly and smoothly. But if they don’t, we have a significant alternative, one we hope never has to be enacted!” he concluded.