US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran are moving closer to a new agreement after Iran assured the United States that it would neither develop nor acquire nuclear weapons. He described the negotiations as productive and stated that both sides were nearing a deal, while emphasizing that the United States was focused on securing long-term commitments rather than rushing the process toward a quick conclusion.
Speaking in an interview with a US news channel, Trump said the United States was already obtaining key assurances from Iran and therefore felt no need to accelerate negotiations. He stressed that any agreement must fully protect American interests and deliver lasting results. According to Trump, a weak or incomplete deal would not serve either side and could create future security concerns.
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Meanwhile, Trump warned that military action could still remain an option if negotiations failed to produce a satisfactory outcome. He said Washington preferred diplomacy and believed a negotiated settlement was the best path forward. However, he added that the United States would be prepared to take further steps if Iran failed to meet expectations during the ongoing talks.
Trump also discussed the future of the Strait of Hormuz, saying it could reopen immediately after a formal agreement is signed. He noted that he had earlier announced the waterway’s reopening but later clarified that the move would follow the completion of a final deal. Furthermore, he argued that restoring normal shipping through the strategic route would help strengthen regional stability and economic confidence.
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Addressing Iran’s current position, Trump claimed the country had suffered significant military losses and said its naval, air and military capabilities had been severely weakened. Despite those claims, he stated that the United States deliberately avoided completely dismantling Iran’s military structure. He explained that preserving core state institutions could help prevent instability and reduce the risk of future regional turmoil.
Drawing lessons from previous conflicts, particularly in Iraq, Trump said policymakers had adopted a different approach aimed at supporting long-term stability rather than creating a power vacuum. He maintained that targeting military leaders and strategic facilities while avoiding total institutional collapse offered a more sustainable path. Trump concluded by saying that although Iranian negotiators had taken a tough position, discussions continued to move forward toward a possible agreement.