WireJune 16, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that a deal with Iran has been fully signed, ensuring the country will not obtain nuclear weapons. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump stated, "The deal’s all signed. And the strait is already partially opened." He highlighted the agreement’s enforcement mechanisms, noting Iran’s full compliance with strong policing powers.
Trump expressed optimism about the Middle East’s future, claiming "a lot of great things are going to happen." He pointed to the immediate economic effects, with oil prices plummeting and the stock market soaring. "The main thing is that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon," Trump emphasized. "They fully agreed to that with strong policing powers, and they won’t have a nuclear weapon, which is what it was all about."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu distanced himself from the negotiations, maintaining Israel’s territorial claims in Lebanon. Analysts note that Netanyahu’s initial promises—regime change in Tehran and dismantling Iran’s nuclear program—remain unfulfilled.
At the G7 summit, leaders are addressing waning U.S. support for Ukraine. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged further sanctions to "choke off" Russian revenue and committed additional energy support for Ukraine. The summit also discussed broader geopolitical stability and economic cooperation.
"The main thing is that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. They fully agreed to that with strong policing powers," said President Trump.
The agreement marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, prioritizing nuclear non-proliferation and economic stability over past adversarial strategies.