Trump says Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons, but 'they can change their mind'
The president was speaking to the New York Post's "Pod Force One" podcast in a wide-ranging interview.
TL;DR
- President Trump claims Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons.
- Trump cautioned that Iran could change its mind on this agreement.
- An Iranian government official called Trump's statement 'misleading' and inaccurate.
- The official stated Iran's nuclear program is exclusively peaceful and they have never sought weapons.
- Talks between the U.S. and Iran regarding a ceasefire and peace deal are ongoing but have seen mixed messaging.
- Iran's state-affiliated news agency reported Tehran will fully close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for ceasefire violations.
- Oil prices have remained elevated due to the conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump expressed optimism that the conflict would resolve quickly.