Trump Proposes New Nuclear Deal with Iran Amid Tensions

In a surprising shift of policy, President Trump has expressed his intention to broker a "verified nuclear peace agreement" with Iran, a departure from his earlier withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal during his first term in office. Trump characterized this negotiation as essential to preventing military conflict and ensuring that Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons. He suggested immediate discussions, envisioning a celebratory event upon the deal's completion.

Simultaneously, Trump announced a return to his previous "maximum pressure" campaign, introducing severe economic sanctions aimed at Iran's leadership. This dual approach has drawn criticism, as the Iranian government countered Trump’s assertion by asserting their non-pursuit of a nuclear weapon and denouncing the new sanctions as unnecessary.