US President Donald Trump says Iran agrees to no nuclear weapons as talks continue

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran has agreed it will never develop a nuclear weapon, as he confirmed that negotiations between Washington and Tehran to end ongoing hostilities are actively underway.

“Iran has agreed they will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told reporters, describing the assurance as a potential breakthrough even as talks continue.

Explaining his push for a ceasefire, Trump said the discussions with Iranian counterparts had been constructive. “The fact that they are talking to us and they are talking sense… it all starts with: they cannot have a nuclear weapon,” he said, adding that Tehran had agreed to the condition.
Speaking from the Oval Office, the US president said negotiations were in progress but did not provide specifics or confirm whether envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would participate in talks this week.

Trump struck an optimistic tone on the prospects of a deal, claiming Iran was keen to reach an agreement. “We’re actually talking to the right people and they want to make a deal so badly… They are going to make a deal,” he said.

His remarks come amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with diplomatic channels showing signs of reopening. Pakistan has indicated its willingness to host potential talks between the US and Iran, offering a possible neutral venue.

Trump also made a brief reference to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, mentioning a “very big” gift related to oil and gas, though he did not elaborate on the context.

While signalling progress, Trump stopped short of outlining timelines or concrete terms, keeping the focus on securing a broader agreement with Tehran.