The White House anticipates that Iran’s leadership may take several days to approve the deal, as per a US media report. While US officials express optimism about a prompt signing, they caution that the agreement is not yet finalized and could potentially collapse, noted a senior US official cited by Axios. The outcome of the deal in terms of a lasting peace agreement addressing US nuclear demands remains uncertain, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, advised against rushing into a deal with Iran, emphasizing the importance of both sides taking their time to ensure accuracy. Trump stressed that the US blockade on Iranian ports will persist until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Additionally, Trump defended his administration’s negotiations with Iran, criticizing the previous nuclear deal under the Obama administration and asserting that the current talks aim to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Trump denounced the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as one of the worst agreements made by the US, stating it paved the way for Iran to develop nuclear weapons. In contrast, he praised the ongoing negotiations under his administration, highlighting their divergence from the previous agreement. Following discussions with leaders from various Middle Eastern nations, Trump announced progress towards finalizing a broad regional understanding involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.
