US President Donald Trump has said that as part of an emerging agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, the country will “never have a nuclear weapon,” as diplomatic efforts to finalise a broader deal continue to develop.
Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump said the agreement was moving into a “second stage,” although he did not provide further details on what that phase would involve.
The comments come amid growing international attention on the structure and implementation of a proposed ceasefire framework, which is yet to be formally published in full.
According to Pakistan, which has acted as a key mediator in the talks, an agreement has already been reached and is expected to be signed by the United States and Iran in Switzerland on Friday.
While the full terms have not yet been disclosed, initial reports indicate that the deal will extend the current ceasefire by an additional 60 days, during which both sides are expected to continue negotiations on a longer-term settlement.
Trump, however, insisted that any final arrangement would include a strict prohibition on Iran developing nuclear weapons.
“Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” he said, framing the issue as a central condition of the evolving deal.
The development comes against the backdrop of long-standing concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, which has included facilities spread across multiple strategic locations in the country.
Among the most well-known sites are the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant, a key uranium enrichment facility located in central Iran; the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, built deep underground near the city of Qom; and the Arak heavy water reactor, which has been a focus of international negotiations due to its potential plutonium-related capabilities. Iran also operates additional nuclear research and development sites under the supervision of its atomic energy organisation.
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would play its “full part” in ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open, underscoring the strategic importance of the narrow waterway through which a significant share of global oil shipments passes.
The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with any disruption carrying wide-ranging implications for global energy markets.
Boluwatife Enome
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