President Donald Trump stated that he would be satisfied with a deal that prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. His remarks come as he has postponed military action, leaving room for negotiations.
On May 18, during an event at the White House, Trump mentioned that he received requests from leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to delay military action for two to three days. He noted, "They believe they are very close to an agreement," adding, "If we can ensure that Iran does not have nuclear weapons and they are satisfied, then we would probably be satisfied too."
While expressing optimism about the progress of negotiations, Trump added a caveat. He described the developments as "very positive progress" but emphasized that it remains to be seen if they will lead to actual results. He reiterated, "We will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons," and expressed hope that a resolution could be achieved without military strikes.
Earlier, Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had planned an attack on Iran but decided to hold off. He stated that he postponed military action at the request of the King of Qatar, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and the President of the UAE, instructing the military to be prepared for a large-scale attack if negotiations fail. The Guardian reported that Trump highlighted the prevention of Iran's nuclear armament as a condition for any agreement.
However, the outlook for negotiations remains uncertain. Axios reported, citing U.S. officials and sources, that Iran's latest proposal is not being viewed as sufficient progress. Although the proposal included a commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons, it lacked specific promises regarding the cessation of uranium enrichment or the handling of enriched uranium stockpiles.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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