PARIS: Donald Trump has said that a memorandum of understanding with Iran is not a final agreement, warning that military action could be reconsidered if a final deal does not meet his approval.
Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Trump said that discussions with Iran were showing positive economic and geopolitical effects.
He stated that stock markets had risen and oil prices had declined following progress in negotiations, adding that global economic pressure would have increased significantly without a deal.
However, Trump emphasized that the current memorandum with Iran should not be considered final and insisted that no U.S. investments would take place in Iran under the arrangement.
“If I don’t like the final agreement, we could go back to bombing,” Trump said, signalling a hardline stance on future negotiations.
Further, he stated that Iran should never be allowed to possess any nuclear weapon and added that he will discuss the deal at an upcoming press conference.
According to sources, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi congratulated President Donald Trump on the peace initiative in his meeting with him and looked forward to a completed deal.
These statements are made against the backdrop of diplomatic relations with Iran, and the world is closely following the developments.
Trump Confirms Signing of US–Iran Peace Deal
On Monday, US President Donald Trump has said that a memorandum of understanding with Iran has been signed, adding that the Strait of Hormuz has already been partially reopened and is expected to be fully opened to maritime traffic by Friday.
Speaking after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump said the agreement includes assurances that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons and expressed optimism about the future of US–Iran relations.
He said the initial impact of the agreement was already visible in global markets, pointing to a decline in oil prices and gains in stock markets, which he described as encouraging signs for the global economy.
“The positive effects are already beginning to show,” Trump said, linking the development to improved market sentiment.
Trump also referred to wider geopolitical discussions, saying he had recently held constructive conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
According to Trump, both leaders appeared committed to pursuing peace, though he said further progress would depend on upcoming diplomatic efforts.
The announcement comes amid heightened international attention on energy routes and global trade stability, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
