US President Donald Trump has indicated that a new agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed in the coming days, possibly as early as Thursday, though he was careful to note that the deal has not yet been finalised.
Details released by American officials describe a fourteen-paragraph agreement built around a central commitment from Tehran: Iran would pledge never to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. The framework also proposes establishing a 300 billion dollar fund to support Iran’s reconstruction and broader economic development, though Washington would not be required to contribute any of its own money toward the fund.
Beyond the nuclear and economic provisions, the agreement calls for an immediate and permanent halt to military operations across all active fronts, including in Lebanon. Officials describe this as one of the more consequential elements of the proposed deal, one that could meaningfully lower the temperature across a region that has spent months on edge.
The framework also sets out a clear timeline for what comes next. Washington and Tehran would commit to negotiating a final, comprehensive agreement within sixty days of signing, with room to extend that deadline if both sides agree it is necessary.
Trump struck a tone of cautious optimism in discussing the progress made so far, while making clear the deal is not yet done. He also issued a pointed warning: should Iran fail to honour the terms once signed, the United States would not hesitate to resume military strikes. Washington, he said, is prepared to act again if the agreement fails to hold.
The development comes against the backdrop of broader diplomatic efforts underway to de-escalate tensions and build toward lasting stability in the region.
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