U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a proposed agreement with Iran would prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He described the plan as fundamentally different from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signed during Barack Obama’s presidency. Trump argued that the earlier deal provided Iran with an easy route to nuclear arms, while his proposed framework would do the opposite.

Trump also said that, unlike the Obama-era agreement, the new proposal would not involve any financial transactions with Iran. According to U.S. officials, the emerging understanding is being shaped as a “compliance-for-opportunity” framework, meaning Tehran would not receive immediate economic benefits. Any future incentives would depend on verified adherence to the deal’s terms.

The report, citing Middle East Eye, indicates that the proposed deal aims to ensure stricter verification and conditional benefits, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach to Iran’s nuclear program.