Trump Says Iran Agreed to Suspend Nuclear Program as Talks on Final Deal Advance

Mintesinot Nigussie

President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and will not receive any frozen funds held by the United States, according to remarks made during a phone interview on Friday. He described a broader war-ending agreement as largely complete and suggested that final negotiations on a lasting settlement could take place this weekend.

Trump said key elements of the arrangement had already been agreed and that remaining issues would be addressed quickly if talks proceed as planned. However, Iranian officials have not confirmed any agreement to suspend their nuclear programme, and there has been no formal statement from Tehran supporting the terms outlined by the U.S. president.

The reported framework comes amid ongoing diplomatic contacts linked to efforts to stabilise tensions following months of conflict and ceasefire-related discussions involving regional mediators and senior officials from all sides.

Trump also said he would soon decide who would lead the U.S. delegation in the next phase of negotiations, noting that Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff have previously been involved in discussions.

Reports from the interview indicate that while the outlines of a potential settlement are being discussed, no publicly confirmed agreement has been signed by both parties, and key details remain subject to negotiation.

Overall, Trump’s statement that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program signals potential progress in talks on a final deal, though confirmation from Tehran is still pending.