Trump Claims Iran Agreed to Reject Nuclear Weapons
US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to never have nuclear weapons, reinforcing Washington's narrative that the interim peace agreement with Tehran also includes a pathway to a nuclear program. The statement was made via Truth Social amid the process of finalizing the agreement, which also involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also denied reports that the US was considering establishing a $300 billion fund for Iran if the country complies with the final agreement to end the war, including the nuclear deal. He called the reports untrue, although discussions about economic incentives and offering trade deals to Iran remain key issues in the negotiations.
US Vice President JD Vance previously said nuclear inspectors would "absolutely" be allowed back into Iran as part of any deal to end the war. If implemented, the return of nuclear inspections could be a key element in alleviating market concerns about the risk of a new escalation in the Middle East.
However, geopolitical risks have not completely disappeared. The Israeli military said it had intercepted several rockets launched by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah, with no reports of injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also emphasized that Israeli troops would remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria and would continue to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
For the market, Trump's statement reinforced hopes that the risk of war and energy disruption could decrease if the US-Iran deal actually works. However, Israel's position and Hezbollah's activities indicate the region remains vulnerable to escalation. The next focus will be the official content of the deal, the nuclear inspection mechanism, Iran's response, and whether the opening of Hormuz can proceed without further disruption. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
