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Trump warns Iran deal not final yet
Evian: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday cautioned that the recently announced understanding between Washington and Tehran to end months of hostilities is not yet a final agreement, warning that the United States could resume military strikes if Iran fails to comply with the proposed terms.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Trump described the arrangement as a memorandum of understanding (MoU) rather than a completed peace deal.
“It’s not final,” Trump said. “It’s a memorandum of understanding. If I don’t like the final text, or if they don’t behave, we can go back to military action.”
The remarks mark a significant shift in tone after Trump earlier announced that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement aimed at ending the 107-day conflict and paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important oil shipping routes.
Earlier this week, Trump declared that the framework agreement would restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and remove restrictions affecting Iranian ports. The announcement briefly eased concerns in global energy markets, which had been rattled by the prolonged conflict and disruptions to oil supplies.
According to Trump, the formal signing of the agreement is expected to take place in Switzerland. He has portrayed the proposed deal as a breakthrough that could improve stability across the Middle East and ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies through the region.
The agreement reportedly includes a 60-day negotiation period during which the United States and Iran will discuss Tehran’s nuclear enrichment programme and the future handling of its highly enriched uranium stockpiles.
Diplomatic sources said the negotiations were facilitated by several regional mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar. Earlier efforts had produced a temporary ceasefire that was extended to allow both sides to continue talks.
However, tensions remain fragile. Just hours before the agreement was expected to move forward, fresh regional concerns emerged following Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah-linked positions in Beirut. The developments prompted renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and regional leaders.
Trump said he had urged all parties involved to avoid actions that could derail the ongoing peace process, emphasizing that the success of the agreement depends on maintaining stability during the final stages of negotiations.
While the proposed framework has raised hopes of reducing tensions in the region, Trump’s latest comments underscore that significant hurdles remain before a binding and lasting agreement is reached.
