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Trump Signals Uncertainty Over US-Iran Agreement at G7 Summit
EVIAN, France — President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that the anticipated signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at concluding the US-Israeli conflict with Iran could still face obstacles. Speaking to reporters at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit, Trump was evasive when asked about his confidence regarding the planned signing, set for Friday. He emphasized that the United States would resume military actions if Iran fails to comply.
“Deals are amazing. I’ve done them all my life,” Trump stated during a press conference alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He reflected on his experience with negotiations, noting that successful and unsuccessful agreements can emerge unexpectedly. “So, you never know with deals, do you? But you’re going to find out pretty soon. I think it will be done,” he added.
In a subsequent address, Trump indicated that the signing might occur sooner than expected, potentially as early as Thursday.
Mixed signals from Trump and his administration have raised questions about the deal’s finality. Both the US and Iran have indicated that the memorandum would cease hostilities, lift the US naval blockade, and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. However, the initial agreement is believed to be just the starting point for further negotiations that will extend over the next 60 days, addressing deeper issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and its support for regional proxies.
US officials have conveyed that the memorandum had already been digitally signed on Sunday, asserting that the terms were fixed, yet both parties remain free to withdraw until the formal signing on Friday. A senior US official shared that the memorandum would include immediate sanctions waivers for Iran’s fossil fuel industry in addition to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
While specific terms have not been publicly disclosed, the official stated that the memorandum contains few direct commitments regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, simply reiterating that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons while both nations maintain their current “status quo.” Discussions on Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and the future of its nuclear program would take place during the upcoming negotiation period.
The memorandum also outlines a proposed reconstruction plan for Iran, with a commitment of at least $300 billion aimed at economic development. The full removal of sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets would occur on an unspecified timeline following the deal’s signing.
Regarding the $300 billion reconstruction plan, Trump noted that it would only proceed if Iran “does things right.” He clarified the distinction between unfreezing Iranian assets and providing new financial resources, stating, “We have taken a lot of their money, and we have their money… It’s not our money, it’s their money, and we froze it at a certain point in time.”
The secrecy surrounding the memorandum has drawn criticism from both political parties in the US. Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, called attention to the lack of transparency in negotiations, saying, “A month of negotiations with Iran produced a page-and-a-half deal that nobody’s allowed to look at.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican, reported that members of his party are urging the White House to release the full text.
Negar Mortazavi, a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, highlighted the significant political implications of releasing the details of the agreement before formal signing. She stated that both Washington and Tehran have emphasized different aspects of the deal, and public disclosure could heighten political resistance.
US Vice President JD Vance, in an interview with CBS News, attributed some of the delay in releasing details to diplomatic considerations and expressed a desire to share information with the American public, saying, “We’re actually trying to push them to get it out today.”
In his address at the G7 Summit, Trump positioned the memorandum as a potential strategic breakthrough, asserting that future negotiations could yield a nuclear agreement that surpasses the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which he withdrew the United States. While Trump claimed the US-Israeli conflict has contributed to “regime change” in Iran, experts generally agree that the Iranian government remains firmly in control, with its leadership becoming more entrenched.
Critically addressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military tactics in Lebanon, Trump warned that ongoing attacks could jeopardize the US-Iran agreement, though he reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two nations. He mentioned that Washington has shared a “copy” of the memorandum with Israel.
