Trump Claims Iran Has Agreed to Forgo Nuclear Weapons Amid Ongoing Talks to End Conflict

WASHINGTON (March 24, 2026) — President Donald Trump stated Monday that Iran has agreed never to possess a nuclear weapon, describing weekend discussions as “very good and productive” and expressing optimism for a broader deal to wind down hostilities in the Middle East.

Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Florida, Trump said U.S. envoys—including Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner—held talks with Iranian representatives over the weekend. He claimed “major points of agreement” had been reached, including Tehran’s commitment to abandon any nuclear weapons ambitions.

“We’ve agreed to that. Yeah, we’ve agreed to that,” Trump said when asked about Iran’s nuclear program. “We want to see no nuclear bomb, no nuclear weapon, not even close to it… They’ve agreed they will not have a nuclear weapon.” He added that Iran “wants to make a deal” and “wants peace,” suggesting a potential resolution could include the U.S taking possession of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.

The comments came as Trump announced a five-day pause in planned U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants. He had previously threatened to “obliterate” those targets if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint disrupted amid the ongoing conflict. Trump framed the delay as a goodwill gesture tied to the positive tone of the conversations, which he said would continue.

The developments unfold against the backdrop of the 2026 Iran war, which escalated after Israeli strikes and subsequent U.S. involvement aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence. Earlier negotiations, including indirect talks mediated by Oman, had made limited progress before the outbreak of direct hostilities.

Iranian officials, however, pushed back sharply against Trump’s characterization. Tehran has denied that direct or substantive talks with the U.S. are underway, with some describing the American claims as an attempt to mask a retreat following Iranian resistance. Senior figures, including Foreign Minister officials, have insisted no agreement on nuclear issues has been reached and accused Washington of misinformation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged speaking with Trump and noted the possibility of a deal but reiterated Israel’s commitment to continue operations to neutralize threats from Iran and its proxies.Markets reacted positively to the news of a potential de-escalation, with oil prices settling and stocks rising on hopes that a resolution could stabilize energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

White House officials have not released details of the reported “15-point” framework or the exact nature of the Iranian interlocutors involved. Trump emphasized that any final agreement must ensure “no enrichment” and full verification to prevent Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapon, while also addressing ballistic missiles and regional stability.

As talks reportedly proceed this week, analysts caution that significant gaps remain, particularly given the history of mistrust and Iran’s repeated denials of negotiations. Whether the pause leads to a lasting ceasefire or merely a temporary reprieve remains uncertain. This story is developing.