Trump Claims Iran Has Committed to Not Developing Nuclear Weapons
May 31, Kathmandu – U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has given a guarantee that it will not develop nuclear weapons. He has emphasized that preventing Iran from building nuclear arms is his top priority in any potential agreement. In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated, “The guarantee I need is a commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to this.”
Meanwhile, U.S. media reports indicate that the Trump administration has sent a new peace proposal to Iran with stricter conditions. The details of the proposal have not been made public. Trump highlighted the necessity of halting Iran’s nuclear weapons development as well as fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route. However, Iran has expressed skepticism toward Trump’s assertions.
According to Iranian media, Tehran demands the release of $12 billion in frozen overseas assets before any substantive negotiations on its nuclear program can proceed. Iran has dismissed Trump’s claim that “enriched uranium has been destroyed” as unfounded. It has also insisted that Lebanon be included in any ceasefire or peace agreement.
Israel has asserted that it has conducted targeted airstrikes against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has echoed Trump’s statements, affirming at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the U.S. remains fully capable of renewed military action if necessary. In April, mediated by Pakistan, Tehran and Washington agreed to a temporary ceasefire. While daily attacks have ceased since then, sporadic armed incidents continue.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil supply, have driven up oil prices on the international market following the conflict. This has increased pressure on the U.S. and global economies. Analysts suggest this is why the Trump administration faces growing pressure to reach some form of agreement with Iran. Through social media, Trump announced that as part of the potential agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, with Iran pledging no fees on ships passing through. However, according to Iranian news agency Fars, this provision is not included in the draft agreement.