Washington, DC [US], April 17: In a bold statement, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to halt its uranium enrichment program, calling it a historic breakthrough in Middle East diplomacy.
Trump expressed confidence in the success of his "maximum pressure" campaign, suggesting that Tehran was finally yielding to US demands. However, Iran has yet to confirm this claim.
Trump also announced that US-Iran talks were expected over the weekend to finalize the agreement. He emphasized that US naval blockades would remain in place until a deal is reached. On social media, he highlighted cooperation between the US and Iran to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran allegedly agreeing never to block the waterway again.
Trump also downplayed NATO's role in the region, calling the alliance a "Paper Tiger" and reiterating that American forces had successfully managed the situation with regional partners' support. Despite his optimism, concerns over Iran's nuclear program persist, with the IAEA reporting that Tehran possesses significant quantities of enriched uranium, potentially capable of fueling weapons. ( With Agency Input)
