US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent stated that any potential agreement between the United States and Iran depends entirely on President Donald Trump’s decision. Speaking at a White House press conference on Thursday, Besent emphasized that Trump would not agree to any deal that harms the American people. The two countries have reportedly reached a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and begin talks aimed at a permanent end to the ongoing conflict.

Besent declined to provide further details about the memorandum but stressed that any final deal must meet several of Trump’s conditions. These include Iran handing over its highly enriched uranium, committing not to develop nuclear weapons, and allowing free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also suggested that the United States might lift sanctions on Iran as part of a final agreement.

Besent noted that progress would likely be slow, describing the process as multifaceted and dependent on Iran’s compliance with key conditions before substantive negotiations can proceed.