Trump news at a glance: president claims Iran ‘no longer want a nuclear weapon’ amid peace deal hopes
President Trump claims a deal with Iran is imminent, suggesting it will prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have expressed optimism but disputed the specific timeline for signing the agreement.
Why it matters
The potential resolution of nuclear tensions with Iran would be a major shift in global geopolitics and international security.
Trump has claimed that the deal would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as well as reopen the strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP View image in fullscreen Trump has claimed that the deal would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as well as reopen the strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Trump administration briefing Trump administration Explainer Trump news at a glance: president claims Iran ‘no longer want a nuclear weapon’ amid peace deal hopes Washington and Tehran express increasing optimism that weeks of halting negotiations may be drawing to a close – key US politics stories from Saturday 13 June at a glance
The article balances Trump's claims with the official response from the Iranian government, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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