Trump reiterates that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, August 17 - On the 60th day since the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, U.S. President Trump reiterated on the 17th that the primary goal of the United States is that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.
Trump posted on social media early that day, stating: “The primary goal of the (United States) is, and will always be, that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons in any way, shape, or form.”
The United States and Iran announced the official text of the memorandum of understanding on June 17, which includes a third clause stating that the U.S. and Iran commit to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days, a deadline that can be extended by mutual consent. However, due to serious differences on issues such as the Strait of Hormuz, U.S.-Iran negotiations have reached an impasse, with no substantial progress made.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated earlier on the 17th that the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding does not stipulate any so-called "60-day deadline." Iran will never adjust its policies under "pressure, ultimatums, or time constraints," but will make decisions entirely based on national interests and national security.
U.S. President Trump reiterated on August 17 in Washington that the primary goal of the United States is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He emphasized that this goal will remain unchanged. The U.S. and Iran are currently in a stalemate regarding negotiations outlined in a memorandum of understanding, which includes a 60-day negotiation period.
- U.S. President Trump stated that the primary goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding with a 60-day negotiation period.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the memorandum does not impose a 60-day deadline.
- Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stalled due to significant disagreements.
- The U.S. and Iran's discussions involve critical issues such as the Strait of Hormuz.