President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and will not gain access to any frozen U.S. assets, according to reports from Bloomberg News and CNN.
He also indicated that negotiations to conclude the ongoing conflict with Iran—which began in late February with U.S. and Israeli involvement—are nearing completion. Trump mentioned these discussions could occur this weekend.
In a conversation with NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer, Trump affirmed Iran’s compliance. When asked about Tehran’s commitment to cease uranium enrichment, he responded, “Yes.”
When further questioned, Trump confirmed that Iran had “agreed to everything.” He added that he wasn’t surprised by the outcome before concluding the call.
These announcements come during a period of lowered tensions in the region.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping after a ceasefire on the Lebanon front. He declared the vital waterway “completely open” during this truce.
Trump echoed this sentiment, asserting that the strait is “ready for full passage.”
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However, the president emphasized that the pressure campaign will continue. He stated that the U.S. naval blockade against Iranian vessels and ports “will remain in full force” until a formal agreement is reached.
These developments follow a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which appeared stable on Friday. This pause in fighting provides a potential pathway for a broader agreement involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
It remains uncertain whether the negotiators can finalize a lasting deal before the ceasefire expiration next week. Nevertheless, the reduction in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah may signify a promising opening.
The conflict has inflicted significant casualties in the region. Since February, over 3,000 individuals have died in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, and 23 in Israel. Additionally, casualties have been reported in Gulf Arab states, along with 13 U.S. service members.
