What To Watch For
Trump, referring to the U.S. bombing Iranian nuclear assets last year, said if the peace deal does not work out, “we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!”
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What Do We Know About The U.S.-Iran Peace Deal?
The White House has remained vague about the terms of the deal, with Vance saying “economic benefits will flow to” Iran if it meets its obligations. Trump said Saturday the deal is “A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON!” He claimed Iran no longer wants “a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement.”Reuters reported that under the deal, the U.S. would immediately unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian assets and lift oil sanctions in return for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
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Key Background
Trump, who has claimed victory over Iran several times throughout the last few months, said Thursday the peace deal was “in pretty final shape” and could be signed “maybe over the weekend, in Europe.” The president also said an agreement on nuclear issues was “conceptually” reached. Iran’s foreign ministry said Thursday no final agreement was reached and that Iran’s “red line” in negotiations would not be moved. The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has continued for over 100 days. Trump claimed in the early days of the war it would last roughly four to five weeks and has justified military action by claiming Iran was two weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Further Reading
Trump And Vance Angrily Deny Peace Deal Favors Iran (Forbes)
Trump Might Lift Sanctions On Iran—After Blasting Obama For Doing It (Forbes)