US President Donald Trump said that the new agreement with Iran is close to being signed, suggesting that it will be announced within days, while his statements regarding its final completion continue to be inconsistent.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, he explained that the recently reached agreement could be signed soon, perhaps tomorrow or the day after, noting that Iran wants to move forward with signing the agreement. However, he reiterated that the understanding is still not final, hinting at the possibility of resuming military operations if the results that satisfy Washington are not achieved.
In a related context, Trump said that the United States would keep its forces in the Gulf region for a while, following what he described as reaching an agreement with Iran to end a conflict that lasted about four months in the region.
Speaking about ballistic missiles, Trump said, “If other countries have ballistic missiles, it’s unfair that Iran doesn’t have any.” He explained to reporters in Paris, “If other countries have ballistic missiles, it’s a bit unfair that Iran doesn’t have some.” He added, “If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, both of which have some, then I think it’s proportionately acceptable that Iran should have some.”
He also hinted at the possibility of resuming military action against Iran if it does not abide by its commitments, saying that the United States could “go straight back to dropping bombs” if the desired results are not achieved, reflecting the continued ambiguity surrounding the anticipated agreement.
Trump added that Iran will not be able to access funds estimated at around $300 billion “unless it behaves well,” indicating that any financial relief or release is contingent on Tehran’s behavior in the next phase, stressing that the sanctions file is still unresolved.
In contrast, leaks indicated that the draft understanding includes possible immediate steps by Iran related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz , allowing the sale of oil without restrictions as soon as a preliminary agreement is reached, along with a gradual plan to lift US and international sanctions.
The leaks also included talk of allocating around $300 billion for the reconstruction of Iran after the war, which Trump categorically denied.
In a separate development, Trump said that “nobody” deliberately attacked a girls’ school in Iran in February, stressing that the incident was under investigation and that mistakes happen in wars, adding: “Nobody did it intentionally,” in a reference to denying any premeditation behind the bombing.
Some of the clauses being circulated indicate the possibility of a complete halt to US and UN sanctions in the event of a final agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, which would represent a major shift compared to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action .
Trump had withdrawn from the previous nuclear agreement during his first term, describing it as “the worst deal ever,” reflecting the continued divergence between the current and previous US approach to the Iranian issue.
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