On May 30 (New York time), according to Fox News, US President Donald Trump said Tehran has accepted a commitment not to develop or purchase nuclear weapons within the framework of negotiations to resolve tensions with Iran.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump said that the current draft agreement has been adjusted to be stricter than the initial proposal.
“Initially they said they would not develop nuclear weapons. I asked what if you don't develop nuclear weapons yourself but buy nuclear weapons?” - Mr. Trump said.
According to the US leader, after the exchange process, the current draft stipulates that Iran will "not develop or purchase nuclear weapons in any way".
Mr. Trump said this is an important change in the content of the agreement.
That is a very big difference" - the US President emphasized.
The source did not provide further details about other clauses in the draft as well as official reactions from Iran to Mr. Trump's latest statement.
The above statements were made in the context that the US and Iran are continuing negotiation efforts to reduce tensions after months of military and diplomatic confrontation in the Middle East.
Tehran's nuclear program has long been one of the most controversial contents in relations between the two countries. Washington has repeatedly expressed concern that Iran may move closer to the ability to manufacture nuclear weapons, while Tehran affirms that its nuclear program only serves peaceful purposes.
Recent discussions are said to focus on limiting uranium enrichment activities, strengthening international surveillance and building guarantee mechanisms to prevent the risk of nuclear weapons proliferation in the region.
It is not yet clear when the parties can reach a final agreement, but Mr. Trump's new statements show that the issue of nuclear weapons is still one of the key conditions in the negotiation process between the US and Iran.
