Évian-les-Bains, France — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran explicitly states that Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, as both countries prepare for a new round of negotiations aimed at reaching a broader agreement within 60 days.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Trump told reporters that the memorandum clearly prohibits Iran from developing nuclear weapons and said the full text of the agreement will be released publicly in a formal setting in the coming days.
Trump also expressed support for submitting the agreement to the U.S. Congress for review, a step requested by some Republican lawmakers.
“I will send it to Congress. I like the idea,” Trump told reporters, adding that he had not previously considered doing so.
The memorandum serves as a framework for negotiations rather than a finalized treaty. U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to enter a 60-day period of technical talks intended to resolve outstanding issues and establish the terms of a longer-term agreement.
Trump said he believes negotiations could advance quickly, citing Iran’s interest in restoring economic activity and improving international relations.
“Iran wants to get it done. They have to get back to business,” Trump said during a meeting with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates. He added that while the process could take longer than expected, there is potential for rapid progress.
According to Reuters, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected to meet in Switzerland to begin detailed discussions on issues including nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, and implementation mechanisms.
The agreement comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize tensions in the Middle East following months of regional conflict. Reports indicate that the memorandum is intended to extend an existing ceasefire framework while negotiators work toward a broader settlement. However, several key issues remain unresolved, including Iran’s missile program and regional security concerns.
The latest developments mark a significant chapter in U.S.-Iran relations, which have remained strained for decades and have been heavily influenced by disputes over Iran’s nuclear activities. Trump has argued that the new framework differs from the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the United States withdrew during his first term in office.
While the memorandum has been welcomed by some supporters as a potential pathway to regional stability, analysts caution that the most difficult negotiations may still lie ahead. The success of the agreement will depend on whether both sides can reach consensus on technical and political issues before the 60-day deadline expires.
Edgardo Hernal started college at UP Diliman and received his BA in Economics from San Sebastian College, Manila, and Masters in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in Oak Brook, IL. He has 25 years of copy editing and management experience at Thomson West, a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters.
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