During a press conference on June 17, following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Trump discussed the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU).
“I want to thank Chinese President Xi Jinping. He has maintained complete neutrality,” Trump said, adding that “Russian President Vladimir Putin also displayed a very neutral stance.” He noted that given the close ties between China, Russia, and Iran, their involvement could have posed greater challenges for the U.S.
Trump specifically highlighted that China did not provide weapons, stating, “Thanks to them, the situation has improved significantly.”
He stressed, “The key point of this MOU is that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.” He warned that if the agreement is violated, the U.S. would resume bombing until compliance is achieved.
Trump mentioned that the document signed online on June 14 could be officially finalized within a day or two, asserting, “This negotiation is almost certain to be signed.” He added that discussions on how to handle Iran’s enriched uranium would begin immediately afterward.
The draft includes provisions for the U.S. and Iran, along with their allied forces, to cease military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and to pursue a final agreement within 60 days. However, differences regarding the Lebanon front and Israel remain unresolved.
Trump indicated that he has sent a copy of the signed MOU to Israel. Earlier, CNN reported that Israel had requested to review the agreement but was denied due to concerns about leaks before an official announcement.
While praising Israel as a “great partner,” Trump acknowledged differences regarding Lebanon. He described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “a great guy, though sometimes he gets a bit excited,” and emphasized the need for a better response to the Hezbollah issue.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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